Interesting Scientific Facts Behind The Bendiness Of Ferrets (Video)

These super flexible predators are very unique. The ferret has a well-adopted body design, the flexibility in the ferret is due to a unique position of back vertebrae. In other mammals, the protrusion on each section of the spine stops it from moving too far. In ferrets, these protrusiona are more tenuous, and create flexibility and mobility. 

Their spines can essentially spread out when the ferret travels in a pipe or underground, thus increasing their body length by up to 30%! That's a pretty significant increase. Ferrets are pretty darn cool. Who knew just how bendy and flexible they really are? We sure didn't. After watching this informative and interesting video, it's safe to say we learned a whole lot!