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Small populations of Black footed ferrets have been found since they were initially declared extinct.
Initial thoughts for dramatic population losses were the eradication of prairie dogs and incidental killing of black footed ferrets along with them and exposure
to canine distemper.
Access to the newly discovered black footed ferret colonies is heavily restricted to prevent exposure to outside disease sources.
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Is black footed ferrets a omnivore?
Black footed ferrets are carnivores
Is the black footed ferret a decomposer?
Black footed ferrets are carnivorous mammals.
How do Black Footed Ferrets migrate?
Black footed ferrets are not known to migrate
Are black footed ferrets born alive or in eggs?
Black footed ferrets become able to reproduce at the age of one year in which from then on they can give life birth.
Can all ferrets swim?
Yes, Black Footed Ferrets do swim. Black footed ferrets are the most endangered mammal in North America since 1967 and have adapted many things in their life span.
How many black footed ferrets are there in 2010?
Black footed ferrets in the wild number to about 1000 in 2010
What is a black-footed ferrets shelter?
The black footed ferrets home and shelter is in a prairie dogs burrow
Why is a black-footed ferret called a black-footed ferret?
Black footed ferrets are solitary animals and do not convene in groups. But a group of ferrets as in "domestic ferrets" is called a "business"
What diseases do black-footed ferrets get?
Black-footed ferrets are highly susceptible to canine distemper and sylvatic plague.
Do people shoot black footed ferrets?
Black footed ferrets are protected under federal laws and are not shot
Is a black footed ferret diurnal?
No, black-footed ferrets are nocturnal.
Who discovered the black footed ferrets habitat?
Black footed ferrets where discovered by John Audubon and James Bachman in 1851
