Take one look at a happy ferret at play, and you'll immediately understand why so many people love them. They're so effusively energetic, constantly moving, playing, and exploring - and when they're ...

Ndivhuwo Shivambu works for the Tshwane University of Technology. She receives funding from the Tshwane University of Technology, the Faculty of Sciences and the Department of Nature Conservation. She ...

Pets can come in all shapes and sizes. While some animal lovers may consider themselves “dog” or “cat” people, others enjoy smaller pets, also referred to as “pocket pets,” like ferrets. Many people ...

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 ...

To the editor: Ferrets are adorable. Yet as much fun as it was to see their cute faces in the Los Angeles Times, it was even better to read that Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger, who professed his love for ...

NEW YORK -- After gaining ground as pets in much of the U.S., ferrets still can't be at home legally in its biggest city. New York City's Board of Health narrowly decided Tuesday to maintain a ...

Which ferret food is best? Ferrets are fun, energetic pets that require special considerations some owners may overlook. From toys to treats, it’s important to understand these creatures’ habits and ...