Work at the National Black-Footed Ferret Conservation Center in northern Colorado is helping save one of the most endangered ...

The black-footed ferret could also be called the black-eyed ferret because of the distinctive “stick-em up” mask that adorns its face. The tan ferrets also have black markings on their feet ...

The ferrets were reintroduced only after scientists were able to combat the sylvatic plague, described by Game and Fish as one of the biggest threats to black-footed ferrets. Start the day smarter.