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What family of animals does the black-footed ferret belong to?

April 26, 2017animals black-footed family ferret

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What family of animals does the black-footed ferret belong to?

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The black-footed ferret is a member of a group of carnivorous mammals known as mustelids. Its many relatives include the mink, weasel, skunk, badger, otter and wolverine, to name a few. All mustelids have scent glands under their tails, and most have long, slender bodies with short legs.