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 ...

They are adorable looking animals that come with a warm and playful spirit. They are ferrets, and these little furry guys take center stage Sept. 10 in the 2023 Ferret Agility Trials, an annual ...

Ferrets have long weaseled their way into many people's hearts. To the surprise of some, the small fury animals were domesticated centuries ago, and they can be great pets for people who live in small ...

Ferrets can make great pets, with their high energy level and fun-loving personalities, but they aren’t right for everyone. If you’ve been thinking about bringing a ferret into your family, there are ...

Saturday, April 2, is National Ferret Day, but there will not be much celebration in California. The Golden State and Hawaii are the only states to ban domesticated ferrets. This heavy-handed ...

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 ...

This article was published in Scientific American’s former blog network and reflects the views of the author, not necessarily those of Scientific American One study found that dogs are more likely to ...