What is the difference between ferrets and rabbits?

First of all ferrets are obligate carnivores while rabbits are strictly vegetarians. Ferrets are predators while rabbits are prey. Ferrets are diurnal (but can adapt to their prey) while rabbits are crepuscular. read more

Ferrets have fleshy toes while rabbits have fur covered feet and toes. Ferrets do have a bit of an ability to climb (not a whole lot) while rabbits cannot whatsoever. Ferrets live between 6–10 but start having health issues around 3 years of age while rabbits in captivity can live between 8–12 years but only 2–3 in the wild. read more

Rabbits are herbivores as are rodents. They are sometimes confused as rodents. But are Leporidae instead. Ferrets are carnivores of the weasel family. Ferrets have been used for centuries to hunt rabbits and rodents. Yes, they will eat your rabbit. read more

The basic differences between weasels and ferrets: Weasels belong to one of 10 species in the Mustelidae family, while ferrets are part of a subspecies within the polecat branch of the Mustelid family. read more