The root weasel is an animal that likes to live at heights and is one of the most active animals at night. According to the weasel, high places are very favorable for him. Indeed I can't help it if this one animal looks very cute and adorable.
Unlike weasels in various other countries, this animal from Kalimantan is classified as an omnivore. When night falls, the hunting instinct will be active and Ferret will look for small animals that can be eaten.
Although the root Ferret likes trees, not infrequently these animals will come down from the tree to look for food.
This root weasel is classified as an Arboreal animal because he prefers to be in a tree, even when he spends his life in a tree.
Fruits that contain a sweet taste are one of the root's ferret favorite foods. In addition, various types of insects, eggs, worms, reptiles, and poultry are types of food that have high protein content.
Ferrets Roots are one type of animal that has sharp eyesight. So do not be surprised if these nocturnal animals are often active at night. During the day, the root Ferret prefers to spend time resting so that its energy is not drained.
Previously, the root civet was a native animal from the island of Kalimantan. This root ferret belongs to the same group as the ferret moon (from Sumatra) and of Garangan (from the island of Central Java - Indonesia).
As time goes by, the spread of the root ferret is getting wider. You can find this ferret in various dense forests in Indonesia.
Ferrets Roots, Nocturnal Animals Inhabiting Dense Forests Typical of Kalimantan
The root ferret or in Latin Arctogalidia Trivirgata is one of the animals that fall into the category of mammals. The root weasel is able to penetrate the lush trees on a dark night by making use of its slender body.
The animal we know as the root weasel can grow up to 50-60 cm, meanwhile, his weight can reach 1.3 - 3 kilograms. Has brown fur that can be used as a disguise mode at night.
In addition, it also has legs equipped with sharp claws. It's not that long, but it makes it easier for the ferret to grip leaves and tree branches.
Root ferrets prefer trees with shady branches when they are active at night. Because, it will be easier to do activities, especially to jump.
Ferret is jumping on a branch at night
On the back of the body, there is a solid black line that makes the root weasel look very cute. If we look carefully, then the size from the tail to the head looks so long. The function of the black motif attached to the fur on the back of the root ferret is a sign of this type of animal.
Look at the tail! It was clear that his length was more than his body size. The tail, which is longer than its body, has a function to maintain body balance, especially when the root ferret is at a height.
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In general of Ferret, are not as popular as mongooses. However, these two animals are still in the same family. Weasel and mongoose belong to the family group Viverridae. And you should know that all Viverridae animals are reliable climbing groups, so they are called Nocturnal animals.
Basically, the root ferrets have a fairly sharp sense of a smell.
He has an advantage in his nose that can distinguish between discards that are ripe and those that are still raw.
In addition, the root ferrets have a wide enough earlobe. As a result it can detect sound remotely.
Because it can detect sounds from a distance, this root ferrets can avoid approaching prey. This can be done even though the distance of the prey is still quite far.
Nowadays, many animal lovers are interested in maintaining root ferrets. Why? Many think that Ferret has a cat-like nature.
Maybe you'll say that too. If ferrets are adorable, why not keep them? After all, he's a funny animal.
Usually, tame ferrets like to be spoiled with their owners, so don't be surprised when the ferret you keep acting cute.
Another case in wild forests where ferrets will tend to escape when they see people.
Of course this is not strange because the weasel will think that you are a big threat to him.
Farmers' opinions about root ferrets
In Indonesia, many claim that ferrets are pest animals that damage farmers' crops.
As we know from the above review, the root ferret is an animal that eats everything.
He is very fond of fruit, so it is not strange if farmers in Indonesia often eradicate weasel roots.
Farmers don't mean to hurt, but they maintain the crops they grow.
But again, if the ferret is tame, many farmers like this animal. The reason is, the root weasel is a very adorable animal.
To sustain a ferret population, we need to maintain a balanced ecosystem. The trick is simply to maintain a distance between the habitat of ferrets and farmers' fields.
If we do it in a balanced manner, ferrets will live quietly in the wild and farmers can harvest with satisfactory yields.
