Black-footed ferrets are implanted with microchips, just like a pet dog or cat, so scientists can identify individuals using a chip reader. Bridget Macdonald-USFWS.jpeg

A black-footed ferret inside a long, rectangular cage trap is is held by a person who is implanting a microchip
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Bridget Macdonald/USFWS
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10/14/2021
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Black-footed ferrets are implanted with microchips, just like a pet dog or cat, so scientists can identify individuals using a chip reader.