The first babies have been born at the new National Black-footed
Ferret Conservation Center in Fort Collins, CO.
<http://www.coloradoan.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20060408/
NEWS01/604080304&SearchID=73241252411316>
and
<http://www.rockymountainnews.com/drmn/local/article/
0,1299,DRMN_15_4613273,00.html>
(Baby picture at the first site!!)
 
Attendees of the Forum in the Fort got a marvelous behind the scenes
tour of the Center last October, shortly after ferrets were moved to
this new breeding site.
<http://homepage.mac.com/ferret/IFC/PhotoAlbum12.html>
 
The first babies of 2006 are expected at the Louisville Zoo on April 18.
You have the chance to see this facility!  Just visit our web site, click
on the Derby City Forum and sign up!
 
Linda Iroff
International Ferret Congress
http://www.ferretcongress.org
[Posted in FML issue 5210]