If you’re looking for a fun, non-traditional pet, ferrets may seem like an obvious choice. Unfortunately, they’re not as simple as you might think. In fact, there’s a lot you probably don’t know about ...

I am a ferret owner in Minneapolis. My mom cut out your ferret article for me, and I received recently. I wanted to write to tell you that ferret ancestors might have been nocturnal (this is just a ...

We’ve ferreted out the answers to some of the most-searched questions about North America’s only native ferret species. Ashley Goetz Black-footed ferrets are well-suited for their prairie environment, ...

If only black-footed ferrets had a brand ambassador like groundhogs have in Punxsutawney Phil. The endangered ferrets don’t quite feel the same love as the famous groundhog, but they do get a little ...

The black-footed ferret could also be called the black-eyed ferret because of the distinctive “stick-em up” mask that adorns its face. The tan ferrets also have black markings on their feet, legs, and ...

Considering bringing a ferret home and want to know more about these furry little creatures? We looked up a few fun and important facts and put them all in one place. Check them out here, and if you ...

MANHATTAN, Kan. (KSNT) – The Veterinary Health Center at Kansas State University has conducted its first-ever surgical implant of a heart pacemaker in a ferret. K-State says a team of veterinary ...

Thirteen ferrets are available for adoption through Big Lick Ferret Shelter & Hospice. For more information, visit www.biglickferretshelter.org or e-mail Shannon Beltz-Walter at ...

As the federal government shutdown drags on into a second week, a critical animal recovery program based in Colorado has ...