Of all the communities across America impacted by the government shutdown, the population of endangered black-footed ferrets may be among the smallest and most vulnerable. This rare species, ...

Ferrets are kind of like living cartoons. They're unbearably cute, silly, and sneaky, and sometimes, they just crash out in the funniest, but most adorable positions. Look at this one! Totally knocked ...

The founder of a new ferret show said she was over the moon when hundreds more ferrets than expected took part. The Old Billingham Ferret Show attracted dozens of people and about 300 ferrets to St ...

A missing ferret mysteriously was found more than 10 miles away — then came an emotional reunion. “There were tears everywhere in the room,” Becca Andrews, marketing coordinator for a North Carolina ...

Ferrets naturally prey on rats, such that the smell alone can scare rodents away Authorities in Brussels are considering using ferrets to tackle the city's longstanding issue with rats. The rodents ...

Breaking down stereotypes seems to be the full-time job of successful plus-sized athletes and we love the work they’re doing! It’s difficult to find success in the sports world, especially if you’re ...

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — Staff at a Jacksonville pet store say they’re still in disbelief after a man stole a ferret in the middle of the day, slipping the animal down his shorts and walking out of the ...

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A Florida man faces charges after he allegedly touched young girls he lured to his home with the promise of letting them pet his ferrets. Robert Alan Rouse, 36, of Clearwater, is charged with two ...