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Endangered Ferrets Released Again Amid Survival Concerns

11/20/2025

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Since 2022, over 100 endangered black-footed ferrets have been released into the wild at the Southern Plains Land Trust ranch near Lamar, Colorado.
Recent surveys found no evidence of their survival.
In response, 20 more ferrets were released, each fitted with radio collars.
Researchers will use drones to track these ferrets and monitor predators.

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Story summary

Since 2022, over 100 endangered black-footed ferrets have been released into the wild at the Southern Plains Land Trust ranch near Lamar, Colorado.
Recent surveys found no evidence of their survival.
In response, 20 more ferrets were released, each fitted with radio collars.
Researchers will use drones to track these ferrets and monitor predators.