Ferret Babies Key to Species Rebound | National Geographic

Habitat loss and disease in the American prairie pushed the black-footed ferret ​to the edge of extinction. Now these underground-dwelling mammals are making a comeback, through a captive-breeding program run by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. There, baby ferrets—called kits—are raised and released into the wild.​ ➡ Subscribe: About National Geographic: National Geographic is the world’s premium destination for science, exploration, and adventure. Through their world-class