Greetings FMLers-

Several folks have asked me if I was in Canada for the recent
black-footed ferret release and how it went. Well you can read all
about it in my latest blog! Check it out at:
<http://www.smallanimalchannel.com/critter-blog/ferret-field-blog/livieri-default.aspx>

And don't be afraid to leave a comment!  I really enjoy hearing YOUR
thoughts.

And when you're done reading the blog you can see a great little video
by Discovery Channel Canada. Fast forward to about the 6:40 mark to see
the story about black-footed ferrets and the wonderful folks at the
Toronto Zoo.
http://watch.discoverychannel.ca/#clip225278

And for an update on the battle against plague in Conata Basin, South
Dakota you can read a recent news story at:
<http://cbs4denver.com/wireapnewswy/Wildlife.officials.say.2.1269548.html>

Sometimes environmental groups can actually hinder endangered species
recovery, such as the case in Wyoming this fall when a release of
black-footed ferrets into a new area on private lands was cancelled
because of a lawsuit by environmental groups.
<http://www.trib.com/news/state-and-regional/article_48dedc3d-5905-5c56-b82c-12b7deca8652.html>

I hope YOU and YOUR ferrets are doing well. Thank you for your support,
from the bottom of my heart!

Cheers,
Travis

Travis Livieri
Executive Director
Prairie Wildlife Research
P.O. Box 308
Wellington, CO 80549
<http://www.prairiewildlife.org>

[Posted in FML 6498]