WATCH — These baby ferrets could be good news for endangered animals
A cloned black-footed ferret at the Smithsonian Zoo has given birth to two kits in an effort to conserve the endangered ...
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Students try to release endangered mammals — but the critters don’t go quietly. See it
The students released 14 kits and three adult ferrets, the agency said. The critters are predators that must sometimes be ferocious to stay alive. “Black-footed ferrets are predators that ...
Louisville Zoo ferret makes Groundhog Day prediction. See the critter's forecast
In a divergence from tradition, the Louisville Zoo enlisted the help of a black-footed ferret to predict if spring will come early this year.
"It's absolutely a species worth saving" | Conservation, cloning, breeding helping to save the black-footed ferret
Work at the National Black-Footed Ferret Conservation Center in northern Colorado is helping save one of the most endangered ...
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Black-Footed Ferret
The tan ferrets also have black markings on their feet, legs, and tail tip. This animal's long slender body, like that of a weasel, enables it to crawl in and out of the holes and dwellings of its ...
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Do Ferrets Make Good Companion Animals? Experts Unpack Pros and Cons
Finding the right companion animal can provide a happier, healthier life for many families. Ferrets can be a popular choice due to their adorable faces and cuddly personalities, although they are ...
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Characterization of Brain Development in the Ferret via MRI
The knowledge gained from MRI in neurodevelopmentally complex animal models, like the ferret, will facilitate the translation of basic science research to clinical application in preterm infants ...
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Blood collection from the cranial vena cava of the ferret
The domestic ferret, though not as common a laboratory animal as the rat or mouse, serves as a model in critical research areas, including influenza biology and vaccine development. Studies ...