"Ferrets might seem like odd pets, but theyve been living alongside people for over 2,000 years! Domesticated ferrets were used to hunt small rodents and rabbits. While some ferrets are still used for hunting, many ferrets now live as house pets. Through fact boxes called out important ferret facts, readers will learn what goes into owning one of these odd pets. Each page features full-color photographs tied closely with approachable text designed to aid readers in comprehension"--.