A group of ferrets is most commonly called a "business" due to their constant activity. The term "business" evolved from the Middle English word "besynes" meaning busy or active. In the 15th century, ...

Black-footed ferrets, once widespread across western North America, were thought to be extinct in the 20th century. But after a ranch dog’s chance find in the 1980s and advances in modern science, 12 ...

The adorable stars of this clip have a comically unique way of expressing their desire to take a day off from work. "We were getting the ferrets ready to go hunting, i.e., pest control of rabbits," ...

LAMAR, Colo. (KRDO) -- Returning from the near brink of extinction, efforts continue to study Colorado's black-footed ferret population. This week, Colorado Parks and Wildlife (CPW) says 20 ferrets ...

More than 100 extremely endangered black-footed ferrets have been released into the wild since 2022 at the Southern Plains Land Trust ranch south of Lamar, but biologists’ most recent fall survey ...

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 ...

This week's "Forever Home Friday" featured a furry friend with plenty of personality - and a name inspired by a beloved animated character. Uncle Iroh, a friendly ferret from the Greater Chicago ...

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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Pre-existing immunity against seasonal H1N1 flu might help explain why most reported human cases of H5N1 bird flu in the U.S. have not resulted in lethal outcomes. Pre-existing immunity against ...