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Ferrets are related to the [[weasel]] and [[ermine]]. They are known to be used for [[hunting]] |
'''Ferrets''' are related to the [[weasel]] and [[ermine]]. They are known to be used for [[hunting]] [[rabbit]]s by [[Roman]] times and are recorded as being used in this capacity by the [[13th century]] both in [[England]] and continental [[Europe]]. By the [[15th century]], ferrets also become [[pet]]s for the well-bred, most notably seen in a portrait of [[Elizabeth I]]. |
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Medieval [[manuscript]]s depict the ferret being released into rabbit burrows, where it pursues the rabbit, which jumps out of the burrow and into a net. |
[[Medieval]] [[manuscript]]s depict the ferret being released into [[rabbit]] burrows, where it pursues the [[rabbit]], which jumps out of the burrow and into a net. |
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===External Links=== |
===External Links=== |
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[http://www.doctorbeer.com/joyce/ferrets/frhistpg.htm Ferrets in Art History] |
[http://www.doctorbeer.com/joyce/ferrets/frhistpg.htm Ferrets in Art History] |
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Latest revision as of 17:25, 3 February 2006
Ferrets are related to the weasel and ermine. They are known to be used for hunting rabbits by Roman times and are recorded as being used in this capacity by the 13th century both in England and continental Europe. By the 15th century, ferrets also become pets for the well-bred, most notably seen in a portrait of Elizabeth I.
Medieval manuscripts depict the ferret being released into rabbit burrows, where it pursues the rabbit, which jumps out of the burrow and into a net.
