Species at Risk

Black-footed Ferret

How can I help?

Grasslands National Park alone likely does not have enough habitat to support a self-sustaining ferret population. This is why the support of landowners bordering the park is essential to re-establish the species in Canada. Even then, this reintroduced population may need supplemental reintroductions from time to time.

Black-footed Ferrets.
© Lockhart, M./2005
• Support the efforts of the Toronto and Calgary Zoos as they work towards the ferret’s reintroduction.
• Learn about the challenges of ranching and mixed-farming on the prairies and its role in prairie conservation.
• Support ranchers and farmers who sustainably utilize the prairie resource.

Links

• Grasslands National Park of Canada
• Grasslands National Park of Canada and the Prairie Grasslands
• Environment Canada, Species at Risk: Black-footed Ferret
• Environment Canada, Species at Risk: Black-tailed Prairie Dog
• Canadian Museum of Nature: Black-footed Ferret
• Toronto Zoo
• Calgary Zoo