Sable

Ferret

The sable ferret has mostly raccoon like colorings with a mask on the face, dark paws and tail. There are lighter and darker versions determined in part by how dark the underfur is. The hairs on top, also known as the guard hairs, are normally darker and they are what give the ferret a raccoon look. ref: ferret-world.com. Ferrets are crepuscular, which means they spend 14–18 hours a day asleep and are most active around the hours of dawn and dusk. Unlike their polecat ancestors, which are solitary animals, most ferrets will live happily in social groups. A group of ferrets is commonly referred to as a "businessWhen excited, they may perform a routine commonly referred to as the weasel war dance, characterized by a frenzied series of sideways hops and bumping into things. Despite its zeal, this is not aggressive but is a joyful invitation to play. It is often accompanied by a soft clucking noise, commonly referred to as dooking. When agitated or upset, on the other hand, ferrets will make a distinct hissing noise. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ferret