Recently, I offered to collect and analyze data for a proposed mortality survey of ferrets to determine their lifespans, causes of death, health issues during life, impact of other factors such as spaying/neutering, etc. I offered to do this because I did not think anyone else was doing it. However, another person who posts anonymously as Rudy the Ferlosopher was already planning on conducting the survey. He has a lot of experience as well as access to expert help. To those of you who have sent comments or data to me, it will not be necessary to send them again, as I have forwarded all the information you sent me to Rudy. My thanks to all of you who helped get this going. Linda [Posted in FML issue 1166]