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A trio of baby ferrets need names and the National Zoo is asking for the public’s help. The black-footed ferret kits were born May 19 at the zoo’s conservation and biology unit in Front Royal, Va. The ...

The Smithsonian’s National Zoo and Conservation Biology Institute is inviting the public, Smithsonian National Zoo members and Zoo Guardians players to name three black-footed ferret kits born May 19 ...

A number of animals have been suggested as the intermediary carrier of the coronavirus that has wracked the world for more than a year; most of them are familiar, but you might not have heard of the ...

The National Zoo is asking for help in naming their three new black-footed ferret kits. (Courtesy Smithsonian’s National Zoo and Conservation Biology Institute) The National Zoo is calling for the ...

In Colorado, scientists have cloned the first endangered species native to North America: a black-footed ferret. They hope their new technology might help keep other species from going extinct. I ...

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 ...

(COLORADO SPRINGS) — Nationwide® is holding its yearly “Wacky Pet Names” competition, and a pet ferret from Colorado Springs is one of the finalists. Ferret Bueller is named after the cult classic ...

The public can vote on a list of names through July 25. Some options include Aster, Albus and Cottonwood. The ferrets, two males and one female, are living at a conservation unit in Virginia. Good ...

When you bring home a new ferret, you're welcoming a small animal into your house that is playful, social, curious and full of personality. These energetic little creatures will quickly become part of ...