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The purpose of my thesis is to illustrate the story of the black-footed ferret's conservation, and to provide my own suggestions for how to eventually get the species removed from the Endangered Species List, marking a successful rebound in population numbers. I highlight my personal experience working at the Phoenix Zoo's black-footed ferret breeding center. In the first chapter, I present the species by describing its morphology, diet, reproduction, behaviors, range, and habitat. In the second chapter, I recount the chronological history of the conservation of the species, starting with its rediscovery following its putative "extinction", and ending with its present status. In the third chapter, I discuss the threats that have led to the species' overall decline and continue to affect its persistence today. In the fourth and final chapter, I conclude by making recommendations regarding what needs to occur in order to eventually get the species delisted.
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- We Can Make A Difference: The Story of the Black-footed Ferret
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- Geer, Emily Maren (Author)
- Smith, Andrew T. (Thesis director)
- Minteer, Ben (Committee member)
- Wells, Stuart (Committee member)
- Barrett, The Honors College (Contributor)
- School of Life Sciences (Contributor)
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2014-05
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