Ferret bootcamp

Ferret Bootcamp answers the most basic questions regarding black-footed ferrets in two sections: Biology and History.

Biology describes the ferret's appearance, behaviour and ecology; and History explains how the ferrets became endangered and what has been done to help them.

Biology of the black-footed ferret

The black-footed ferret is one of the most endangered mammals in the world, as well as in North America. It belongs to the weasel, or Mustelidae family of mammals, which includes the wolverine, badger and otter...

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History of the black-footed ferret

Black-footed ferrets, or Mustela nigripes, have led a rather dangerous life, even for a member of the weasel family. Historically, ferrets were present in central North America, from the ...

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