The Black Footed Ferret
An Endangered Species
About Black Footed Ferrets- Mustela nigripes
- Native to North America
- The 1960's
- Diet
- Habitat
- Life Habits
The Issue
The issues causing the endangerment of the black footed ferret are:
- Habitat Loss
- Food Source Decline
- Disease
The Solution
- Captive Breeding
- Reintroduction
In Conclusion
Help the wildlife protection agencies bring back the black footed ferret, and take them off of the endangered species list.
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