Thalia's kits are now 6 weeks old! They are being fed live rats so they learn to hunt as they are likely scheduled for release in the wild this fall. For a while, a second nest box had been placed in their enclosure, and they were spending much of their time there. I believe the second box has been removed. In any case for the first time in a while, they are all cuddled together! Awwww! http://nationalzoo.si.edu/Animals/NorthAmerica/default.cfm?cam=BFF But these babies need names! As Thalia is the Greek muse for comedy, I thought perhaps names of comedians would be appropriate. Perhaps Groucho, Harpo and Chica for the two boys and one girl. ;-) Please submit your suggestions to me or to the list, and then we can vote on them with donations to the Smithsonian's black footed ferret program! In 2008 we raised $1,000 and last year we raised $385. Let's see how much we can help out this time! The deadline for name suggestions is Saturday August 14. After that I'll post a list of names to vote on and how you can donate. Thank you on behalf of black footed ferrets everywhere! Linda [Posted in FML 6778]