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.
SECOND LIFE. After almost going extinct in the wild in the 1970s, black-footed ferrets have bred in captivity. Now, a population is increasing in the wild.
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