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View All StoriesTribal Collaboration Advances Black-footed Ferret Recovery in South Dakota
It's not every day a species deemed extinct is rediscovered, but this is how the story goes for the black-footed ferret (Mustela nigripes)—North America's rarest mammal... Read More

Stories from - SOUTH DAKOTA
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The Fourth of July and Black-footed Ferrets
The Fourth of July has become one of the most important events in our nation's history. In 2007, the typically festive day in mid-summer also the beginning of... Read More
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A History of Black-Footed Ferrets
This video chronicles the rediscovery of black-footed ferrets in Wyoming 30 years ago. At that time, black-footed ferrets were thought to be extinct. The rediscovery set in motion one of the most successful conservation efforts in history. More »

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Last updated:
June 4, 2020