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Definition of black-footed ferret

black-footed ferret

Plural:black-footed ferrets
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North American A highly endangered carnivorous mammal native to the central plains of North America, characterized by its yellowish-brown body, distinctive black feet, a black mask across its eyes, and an ecological dependence on prairie dogs for prey and burrows.

Example

"Conservationists have worked for decades to breed the black-footed ferret in captivity and reintroduce it to the shortgrass prairies of the American West."

• Nearby Words

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Black-footed ferret. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 17, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/black-footed%20ferret
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