The Black-footed Ferret is one of North America's most endangered mammals, once thought extinct before a wild population was discovered in Wyoming in 1981. It is a specialist predator almost entirely dependent on prairie dogs for food and shelter, using abandoned burrows as dens. Captive breeding and reintroduction programs have reestablished small populations across several western states.
Best time to see a Black-footed Ferret
The best time to see a Black-footed Ferret is August–November, when about 78% of U.S. sightings happen, based on 73 research-grade iNaturalist observations.
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