Hey, I've been watching the new series "Meercat Manor " on APL, it is SOOOO neat. And somewhat sad. they are NOT ferrets, and I don't think they are related (?) But watching their society makes one realize how little critters survive in a hostile world. They are no larger, and maybe even smaller than our little darlings.. I wonder how prairie dog societies compare. Other than being herbavors, they also live in colonies, and such. It makes me sick to think of all the pariedogs shot for "sport". I have been given 2 gibs, One a brown eyed white, and the other a badger. They are about twice the size of my little sprites.. BUT the first thing my albinie ( albino) girl. Ruby, did was attack them, and show them who the REAL power is!! LOL she still has them buffaloed! It has been a LONG time since I 've had a young ferret. I have such fun watching them play, and playing with them. It has been a long time since I have seen the abandon with which a baby ferret plays. Bless their little furry bodies. [Posted in FML issue 5284]