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]