Although they are less common than cats and dogs, ferrets are a popular household pet. They are small, energetic members of the weasel family that are intelligent and need diligent care.

He pointed to the land stretching beyond the conservation center. "This is black-footed ferret habitat right out here," said Chuven, deputy recovery coordinator for the Black-Footed Ferret ...

The black-footed ferret could also be called the black-eyed ferret because of the distinctive “stick-em up” mask that adorns its face. The tan ferrets also have black markings on their feet ...