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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.
We defend ourselves by using our wits, but black-footed ferrets use their sharp teeth, sharp claws and their long, slender body to defend themselves. The ferret will try to bite their enemies or threats because their teeth are extremely sharp and it will wound the predator slowing it down. Their sharp claws also allow the ferret to wound its predator. Sometimes the ferret will run away, but sometimes it will stop and stand on their hind legs and scratch the other animal and confuse it. Then, that animal will hopefully get the message that they will get hurt if they get any closer. The long, flexible, slender, body allows the black-footed ferret to hide in a burrow and wait until the predator has left. As you can see, this ferret defends itself with lots of amazing mechanisms. Create a free website