In earlier times, people used tame ferrets to drive rabbits and rodents out of hiding places.But the bright-eyed, furry creatures no longer have to work for a living.Instead, they are kept as cherished pets in many parts of the world.Their closest cousins in the animal world are weasels, minks, otters, badgers, and skunks.Award-winning children's author, Sylvia A. Johnson introduces readers to the ferret in a fascinating and lively text.Readers will...