The Phoenix Zoo is asking for the public's help in naming the newest litter of black-footed ferrets, reported Fox 10 Phoenix.
According to zoo officials, they are caring for 27 baby ferrets, which is the most successful breeding season the zoo has had in 20 years. The first litter of ferrets were born in May and the second litter was born in June.
The Phoenix Zoo wrote on Facebook:
"In celebration of the exciting milestone, we are asking for help from the public to name Sedona’s (and dad, JARVIS’s) litter of three females, approximately two months old. Name suggestions were submitted by Zoo staff and volunteers and narrowed down by the Conservation Center staff who provide the kits’ daily care."
The zoo is asking the public to now vote for one of three groups of names:
- Arizona towns: Strawberry, Payson, and Bisbee
- Marvel Universe Characters: Wanda, Scarlet, and Agatha
- Desert plants: Saguaro, Cholla, and Prickly Pear
Click here to vote for your favorite names.
The post states that votes will be accepted through Friday, August 13, with the winning names announced on Monday, August 16.
Black-footed ferrets were once thought to be extinct in the wild. They have now been returned to their natural habitat through reintroduction efforts.