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Black-footed ferrets, North America’s only native ferret species, were thought to have gone extinct in 1979. On Sept. 26, 1981, a black-footed ferret was discovered on the Wyoming prairie. From that unlikely occurrence, an entire species began its comeback — one of the most remarkable conservation stories on Earth.  In honor of the 40th anniversary of the discovery of the last black-footed ferret colony, here are five of this miraculous species’ momentous conservation milestones.
Managed by the Wyoming Game and Fish Department until

Perdido Key beach mice are a critically endangered subspecies of oldfield mice. They have small bodies, hairy tails, relatively large ears and protuberant eyes.
Fish and Wildlife Service by housing and breeding these

Spotted pond turtles live in the northern region of the Indian subcontinent in the Indus and Ganges river drainages. They are named for the white or yellow spots on their heads, legs and tails.
They also eat mollusks, fish, amphibians and cereal

Crocodile monitors are large, arboreal lizards from southeast Asia. They have black-green bodies with patters of bright yellow spots and stripes and can weigh up to 44 pounds.
but researchers believe they eat birds, mammals and fish

Instantly recognizable, striped skunks are known for their signature coloration and for their ability to emit a strong and pungent odor when upset. They are native to the United States and Canada.
hatchlings and eggs, and hunting amphibians, reptiles and fish

One of only two species of cranes native to North America, the sandhill crane is an impressively large bird that can be identified by its bright red forehead and long neck. Once nearly extinct east of the Mississippi River, their populations have rebounded thanks to dedicated conservation efforts. In the winter months, they form huge colonies sometimes numbering in the tens of thousands.
herons, they rarely wade into open water and hunt for fish

Red knots are stocky shorebirds known for their rusty red plumage during the breeding season. As champions of long-distance migration, many individuals fly nearly 19,000 miles annually between their breeding and wintering grounds.
Fish and Wildlife Service lists the rufa red knot as

Norway rats, also called brown rats, are foragers that can survive on a wide range of food, which has helped them successfully spread across the world.
Rats have been known to catch fish and prey on lizards

North America’s only native ferret species, black-footed ferrets were once thought to be extinct in the wild. Thanks to breeding and reintroduction programs, they have made a remarkable recovery.
Fish and Wildlife Service to reintroduce ferrets back

In the midst of the pandemic, as the story goes, a team set out to bring swift foxes back to a land they had disappeared from more than 50 years ago. Learn more in this update from landscape ecologist Hila Shamon.
veterinarians and wildlife handlers from the Wyoming Game and Fish