The black-footed ferret is the only ferret species native to North America. It is also endangered, with around 370 in the wild, according to world_wildlife. While that sounds like a low number, it is an encouraging one considering the black-footed ferret was believed to have been extinct up until 1981. . . . . . #blackfootedferret #ferret #endangeredspecies #animalplanet #discoverychannel #discovery #earthmonth #mammal #northamerica #photooftheday #potd