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Black-footed ferrets in the wild are susceptible to becoming prey themselves. Common predators of ferrets include coyotes (Canis latrans), badgers (Taxidea taxus) and great-horned owls (Bubo virginianus). Other predators can include bobcats (Lynx rufus) and hawks and eagles.
Ferrets live about six to eight years on average, though sometimes up to 11 or 12. They tend to sleep a large part of the day, usually around 18 hours, and are active at dawn and dusk. However, they usually adapt their sleeping and active times to the fit the schedules of their owners.