
I was swarmed by ferrets once. Five of them. Friendly little things. One was in my lap, one on my shoulder, and two clinging to my legs. The other one climbed inside the bag I was carrying. They’re curious, too.
https://www.ferret-world.com/ferret-facts/ferret-history/
https://www.fda.gov/animal-veterinary/animal-health-literacy/fun-ferret-facts
And adults/teens who’d enjoy a mystery with a ferret character, should try the Taylor Madison mystery series by Elizabeth Dearl.