Phantom of the plains: the continuing saga of the black-footed ferret

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The black-footed ferret is functionally extinct, and attempts are being made to reintroduce captive-raised ferrets into the wild. The weasels used to thrive in American Western prairies until ranchers began killing off vast amounts of prairie dogs, the ferrets' sole source of food and living quarters. In the 1970s many believed the black-footed ferret was extinct. A small population was discovered in 1981 and conservationists have made several attempts at captive breeding and reintroduction.

Cover Story, Protection and preservation, Prairie dogs, Black-footed ferret, Black footed ferret

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Walk for wildlife: a quest to save one of Africa's most spectacular wild places

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This article discusses one man's journey through the Congo to search for and to protect the hidden places of pure wilderness. Topics include a reflection on the beauty of wildlife, nature appreciation, and wildlife conservation.

Congo, Appreciation, Description and travel, Congo (Kinshasa), Nature, Wilderness areas

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