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. 2009 May 15:163–205. doi: 10.1016/B978-1-4160-0009-9.50011-6

Figure 4-5.

Figure 4-5

Meet-and-greet behavior. When ferrets are introduced, they will often sniff each other's anal area and the neck or shoulder region. This behavior may give the domestic ferret information about the other ferret's sex and hormonal status.

(Courtesy Laura Powers.)