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* [[Ferret-Female- Anatomy & Physiology|Female]]

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~~== Male==~~

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* Male is known as the Hob.

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* J-shapes os penis lies within the caudal section of the penis dorsal to the penile urethra.

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** Supporting bone is the Baculum.

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* Penis points cranially.

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* Opening of the prepuce is on the ventral abdomen.

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* Two testes carried externally in the scrotum.

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* Sexual maturity is usually reached during the first spring after birth at about 4-8 months of age.

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* Once testes have descended, the inguinal canal closes and they are not able to be retracted.

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* Spermatogenic activity increases within the semniferous tubules of the testes from December-July.

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** Testes become noticeably enlarged in preparation for the breeding season (March-August).

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~~== Female ==~~

* Known as the Jill.

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