Black-footed ferret - Mustela nigripes
Desricption:
The black-footed ferret has a dull yellow coat with brown fur on the head and down the middle of the back. It has a black mask and black fur on the feet, legs, and end of the tail.Males average 50 to 65 cm (20 to 26 in) in length, including the tail, and weigh around 0.96 to 1.71 kg (2.1 to 3.77 lb). Females are slightly smaller than the males.
Environment:
Black-footed ferrets are found in the prairies of North America.Food:
Its main food source are prairie dogs. Though they do eat small mammals such as mice, and will also eat eggs, fish and insects.Problem:
Due to the drastically reduced number of prairie dogs, its main food source, the black-footed ferret has become an endangered species.Solution:
The black-footed ferret is now protected by law. And its survival depends on ongoing conservation.
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