The successful breeding and subsequent birth of Antonia's kits marks a major milestone in endangered species conservation, showcasing innovative efforts to save species globally.
The many partners in the Black-footed Ferret Recovery Program continue their innovative and inspirational efforts to save this species and be a model for other conservation programs across the globe.
Black-footed ferrets were listed as endangered in 1967, and by 1974, the last known wild ferret population vanished until a small population was found in the 1980s.
Antonia was bred from frozen tissue samples collected from a black-footed ferret named Willa, exemplifying the advancements in cloning technology for conservation.
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