Evolution of Ferrets

Mustela stromeri

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The Mustela stromeri is the first known ancestor of ferrets.

Mustela Putoris

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Also known as European Polecat. This species came from the mustela stromeli. The domestic ferret evolved from this species

Mustela Eversmanni

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This species also evolved from mustela stromeri. The mustela eversmanni is now known as the Siberian Polecat or Steppe Polecat.

Mustela Nigripes

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This is the last species that evolved from the mustela stromeri 3-4 million years ago. This species is called the black-footed ferret.