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Information on black-footed ferret biology collected within the framework of ferret conservation

October 10, 2012

Once feared to be extinct, black-footed ferrets (Mustela nigripes) were rediscovered near Meeteetse, Wyoming, in 1981, resulting in renewed conservation and research efforts for this highly endangered species. A need for information directly useful to recovery has motivated much monitoring of ferrets since that time, but field activities have enabled collection of data relevant to broader biological themes. This special feature is placed in a context of similar books and proceedings devoted to ferret biology and conservation. Articles include general observations on ferrets, modeling of potential impacts of ferrets on prairie dogs (Cynomys spp.), discussions on relationships of ferrets to prairie dog habitats at several spatial scales (from individual burrows to patches of burrow systems) and a general treatise on the status of black-footed ferret recovery.

Publication Year 2012
Title Information on black-footed ferret biology collected within the framework of ferret conservation
DOI 10.3398/064.072.0201
Authors Dean E. Biggins
Publication Type Article
Publication Subtype Journal Article
Series Title Western North American Naturalist
Index ID 70040254
Record Source USGS Publications Warehouse
USGS Organization Fort Collins Science Center