Black footed ferret

by Isabella

Name of animal Description

• Length-18-24 in.• Weight-1.5.2.5. lbs.• Coloring – changes with seasons?• Special features-they eat prairie dogs and then

move into there burrows!

Fast FactsHeight: 6 inches.Length: 18-24 inches (including a 5-6 inch tail).Weight: 1.5-2.5 lbs; males slightly larger than females.Lifespan 3-4 years in the wild; 8-9 years in captivity.

Name of animal and their young

• Gestation period-41-43 days• Black footed ferrets born live.• Number of offspring-mostly 3 or 4.• Offspring is called-kits this is a kit.

Black footed ferret is a

• Carnivore pray• Warm blooded• mammal

Black footed ferret Habitat

• Biome-dessert– Rainfall-15 in.– Elevation-5,000-7,499– Plants in the biome

1. Plant one shrubs2. Plant two grass

– Other animals in the biome1. Animal one prairie dog2. Animal two lizzerds

• Distribution Map

Animal’s Name Adaptations

• A black footed ferret is adapted for getting food by hunting

• A black footed ferret is adapted for eating food by it’s sharp teeth and powerful jaws

• A black footed ferret is adapted for protecting itself from other animals by living in prairie dog burrows.

• A l\black footed ferret maintains its body temperature by living under ground.

Interesting Facts

• The black footed ferret lives in prairie dog burrows .

• He has a black stripe across his eyes.

Black footed ferret in winter

Black footed ferret biomeThe black footed ferret lives in the desert. They live in prairie dog burrows, they eat prairie dogs.

ages

• kits • Grownups