An opportunist is someone or something that seeks out new
environments and situations in case there’s a good chance of
something good happening. Ferrets are opportunists, which means
they constantly have their eyes and (espicially) their ears
open. They take notes and store the info in their small brains
for later use. The main way I’ve observed my ferrets making use
of their stored data is in remembering sounds. The sound of the
spoon scraping against the bowl is the sound of an upcoming
snack of leftovers. The sound of the closet door opening is
possibility of entering the forbidden area. The sound of the
fridge opening is yet another chance to explore this mysterious
place with so many wonderful smells. What makes your pet ferret
such a great pet is his attunement to your activities. Ferrets
will adjust their sleeping patterns so they’re awake when you
are. They’ll greet you every morning if they’ve observed that
good treats are given out first thing of the day. They’ll watch
you intently to get your atten