Happy National Ferret Day! In honor of the holiday, brush up on your knowledge about everyone's favorite (and longest) pet. It is unclear when ferrets were first domesticated, but the critters have 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, ...

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 ...

There are many animals in the weasel family, including polecats, ermines, stoats, and ferrets. Most well known among the weasel family of creatures is the ferret. Ferrets are a popular household pet ...

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 ...

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 ...

-----PARMA, Ohio - Ferret rescue operations and shelters in Ohio are home-grown efforts. Usually it's someone who takes the animals into his or her home or outbuilding until a ...