Charlene: The photo that accompanied the article in the NY Times was a BLACKFOOTED ferret. That's why the hand in the picture was gloved. I'd want my hand to be gloved if I were holding a wild animal too : - )). Still, they could have chosen a more appropriate photo. To All Who E-Mailed About Modern Ferret: I'm receiving about 15-20 messages a day & I will respond, but it may take a couple of days. I'm the only one answering the mail. Please bear with me. (sheepish)<G> --Mary [Posted in FML issue 1105]