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ON SEPTEMBER 26TH, 1981, A SPECIES THOUGHT TO BE EXTINCT WAS REDISCOVERED. IN THAT MOMENT, THE BLACK-FOOTED FERRET WAS GIVEN ANOTHER CHANCE FOR EXISTENCE. FOUR DECADES LATER, CONSERVATION EFFORTS CONTINUE TO WORK TOWARDS RECOVERING POPULATIONS OF BLACK-FOOTED FERRETS ON PRAIRIE ECOSYSTEMS ACROSS WESTERN NORTH AMERICA.

​Blackfootedferret.org is designed to be a clearinghouse of information dedicated to the conservation of this species. Explore this website to find the most up-to-date and accurate information pertaining to the endangered black-footed ferret and learn about ongoing efforts to recover this unique mammal.
The black-footed ferret is a specialist predator that preys primarily on prairie dogs and requires the burrow systems prairie dogs create for habitat. This important relationship links the recovery of black-footed ferrets to the conservation of prairie dogs and grassland ecosystems across western North America. This dramatic photo depicts a black-footed ferret attempting to capture a black-tailed prairie dog.
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SPECIES INFORMATION

The black-footed ferret is a unique species with a unique conservation story. To learn more about this specialist predator and the recovery efforts required to save the black-footed ferret from extinction, select from our educational resource pages listed below.
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A COLLABORTIVE PATH TO RECOVERY​
The conservation of black-footed ferrets is a cumulation of efforts by state, federal, tribal, non-profit, and private organizations throughout North America.​
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​RESEARCH

Contemporary research on black-footed ferrets is multi-faceted and includes topics ranging from disease management, captive-breeding techniques, genetics, and survey methodology, among others. These research topics are primarily focused on overcoming the challenges currently facing recovery efforts for black-footed ferrets. ​
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RECOVERY
​RESOURCES

Various tools help guide conservation and management of black-footed ferret populations throughout North America. These technical resources are designed for use by wildlife professional actively engaged in recovery efforts.
STRATEGIC PLANS RECOVERY TEAMS TECHNICAL DOCUMENTS
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Featured Articles
A selection of featured articles highlighting black-footed ferret recovery efforts throughout North America. 
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DISEASE MITIGATION

Researchers work to develop an fipronil-based tool designed to kill fleas on ferrets and prairie dogs to reduce the spread of sylvatic plague.
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CONSERVATION

Multiple public and private partners are running against the clock as they face yet another plague outbreak found in prairie dog colonies..
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TECHNOLOGY

Elusive black-footed ferrets captured in drone videography for the first time during research in Montana.
For more articles, visit our full collection of black-footed ferret articles.
FERRET ARTICLES
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The Black-Footed Ferret is featured on:
"AMERICA'S BFF"
Episode 25 of PBS WILD HOPE SERIES
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AVAILABLE JULY 24TH
Watch it below!
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  • Educational Resources
    • Species Profile
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    • Kid Resources
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    • BFFIR
    • Strategic Plans
    • Recovery Teams >
      • BFFRIT
      • BFFFriends
    • Technical Documents
  • Current Research
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