How do black-footed ferrets communicate?
Black-footed ferrets chatter loudly when they are alarmed or excited (Click here to hear a chatter.). At such times, they emit several loud barks interrupted by low hissing sounds. Male ferrets “chortle” to females during breeding, and ferret kits emit tiny squeaking sounds. Black-footed ferrets also communicate with scent. They establish territories and mark them by rubbing their scent glands on rocks, soil, and vegetation.
