Ferrets were first reintroduced to Colorado in 2001 at Wolf Creek, north of Rangely. After dozens were released over several years, that site succumbed to a plague outbreak and collapsed by 2010.

Male ferrets grow to 2-5 pounds. Female ferrets typically are a little smaller and grow to 1-3 pounds. The personality of the ferret is very playful, inquisitive, and adventurous.

"Since the rat is a natural prey for the ferret, the ferret is able to drive the rats out of their hiding places and bring ...

Ferrets have a similar respiratory cellular structure to minks, and are thus equally susceptible to coronavirus infections. The coronavirus particle has spike-shaped proteins on its surface.

For the ferrets to survive, those 34,000 acres of land must be occupied by prairie dogs. These small rodents, which make up the majority of the ferret's diet, also create the burrows that black ...

Ferrets are generally about 1 to 2 feet long and weigh between two and four pounds. The American pit bull terrier, as one example of a bigger dog, is about 17 to 21 inches tall and weighs between ...

Ferrets were given steroids and new haircuts before being passed off as tiny purebred dogs. The owners often didn’t realize they had accidentally bought drugged ferrets until visiting the vet ...

Tamed ferrets have been making short work of a long-eared problem in the battle against a rampant rabbit population.

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