Ferret or polecat - mammal of the family Mustelidae. Fluffy fur of this animal is also known as "ferret". Depending on the color, ferrets are divided into three types: light, dark and dressings.
Ferret fur is long, bearded, slightly rough. Bright polecat - softer, has a rather thick dark beard and dressing different spots or stripes on the skin.
For fur ferret it not only hunt. These animals specially bred in livestock farms. From the skins of these animals make hats, collars and coats. They are also used as a lining for men's winter outerwear.