Why environment matters: Ferrets need spacious, secure enclosures and daily supervised playtime outside their cage to stay active, healthy, and safe from household hazards. Reading their behavior: ...

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 ...

First, make sure you’re living somewhere where they’re legal to own. California, Hawaii, and New York City ban ferret ownership entirely, and many municipalities throughout the U.S. may have similar ...

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service has announced the births of Noreen and Antonia Kika Tuff/Revive & Restore Over three years after a black-footed ferret became the first-ever endangered U.S. species ...

Wild black-footed ferret wearing a novel tracking collar peers out of a prairie dog burrow. Roshan Patel, Smithsonian’s National Zoo and Conservation Biology Institute. Photos and b-roll are available ...

Few data are published about different ferret husbandry practices in terms of housing, enrichment, feeding, social management, and the health status of ferrets. However, these factors are crucial for ...

Every year thousands of ferrets are surrendered to animal shelters and ferret rescue organizations. These unique animals are high maintenance pets so by knowing in advance their needs and quirks, ...