Though they’re not the most common companion animals, ferrets can be affectionate pets for the right individual or family. The domestic ferret is a small, furry, carnivorous mammal of the mustelid ...

Ndivhuwo Shivambu works for the Tshwane University of Technology. She receives funding from the Tshwane University of Technology, the Faculty of Sciences and the Department of Nature Conservation. She ...

Twenty-six years ago, it would have been unusual if Chris Mathis was caring for 25 ferrets in her Oregon City shelter. Now she's struggling to provide care for nearly 200 of them at Oregon Ferret ...

Recently, ferrets have become increasingly popular in South Africa, especially in the Western Cape province. Breeders, pet shops and private sellers offer them as pets. While ferrets may seem like an ...

Animal Justice has said a breeder, who operated a mill in Melita, Manitoba, with about 500 ferrets, has faced no charges and continues attempting to sell the animals directly to the public on ...

As the festive season approaches, the demand for pets as holiday gifts tends to spike. People can be drawn to exotic or unique animals, hoping to surprise their loved ones with something special.

The Manitoba government has been accused of a “chronic” lack of oversight of animal breeders, after activists allegedly uncovered “horrific” conditions at a ferret breeding mill near Melita. Enjoy ...