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Ferret Evolution


name        karina
status       student
grade        4-5
location     PA

Question -   why do ferrets have tails and why are they so small?
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Ferret tails are used to help them keep their balance as the jump and
move around. They are small because they often burrow into holes made
by other animals to eat them or to find safety. Their long, flexible,
small bodies allow them to get into these underground tunnels!

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