Ferrets spend 75% of their day sleeping, but are very active when awake. They like to explore, forage, play, hide, rest, and groom and their housing should afford them opportunities to engage in all of these species-typical activities. Enclosures often include hammocks, resting shelves, hiding places, ladders, and toys. Ferrets…
View and ShareDogs, although one of the least common animals needed for research, are among the most important. Many cancers in dogs are identical, or almost identical, to human cancers. The cancer in dogs often develops faster, making them an ideal model to see if a certain therapy is effective. Many breeds…
Visit Species PageThe field of comparative oncology leverages other mammals’ cancers to develop better human treatments.
Read MoreHolly is a laid back pig who loves people. She got a back scratch daily along with treats and was trained to walk to the scale and newly cleaned pens, which made caring for her easier for Holly and her caregivers. She now enjoys life with her new animal and…
View and ShareMarmosets were a critical model for understanding the effects of Zika infections on pregnant mothers. In mid-2018, six national primate research centers conducted a collaborative study. It showed pregnancy loss due to Zika infections that don’t generate any symptoms in women may be a common, but unrecognized cause of unexpected…
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