The first wild population of endangered black-footed ferrets that started from captive-bred animals, once feared to have died out, has survived and is growing, researchers say. The latest survey, from ...

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Larimer County, Colo. – Nine black-footed ferrets were released into the wild Tuesday; the latest success story in a remarkable conservation recovery. The release was part of Colorado Parks and ...

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