black-footed ferret
- n musteline mammal of prairie regions of United States; nearly extinct
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- Ferret's link to prairie dogs underlies opposition
A safe harbor agreement allowing landowners to benefit from fostering the black-footed ferret — claimed by some to be the most endangered mammal in North America — is a model of voluntary wildlife conservation that creates new revenue streams for ranchers, but it is also controversial.
July 26, 2013 - La Junta Tribune-Democrat - What Is The World's Rarest Mammal?
Black-footed ferrets may be the most endangered mammal on earth, at least in North America. Commonly said to be a member of the weasel family, it is instantly recognizable. It has a yellowish coat with black feet and tail tip, and a dark band across its eyes that makes it look a little like a raccoon.
July 25, 2013 - The Beatrice Daily Sun - Pilot To Transport Endangered Species En Route To Oshkosh
LightHawk Volunteer Pilot Picks Up Black-Footed Ferret Hitchhikers This year, LightHawk Volunteer Pilot Michael Baum of Los Altos, CA will make an interesting stop on his way to Oshkosh for AirVentue. The self-described aviation enthusiast, who is a driving force behind the "Aviators Model Code of Conduct" and donates flights through LightHawk, will land in Loveland, CO to load a pair of ...
July 24, 2013 - The Aero-News Network