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Black-Footed Ferret
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Height: 6 inches.
Length: 18-24 inches (including a 5-6 inch tail).
Weight: 1.5-2.5 lbs; males slightly larger than females.
Lifespan: 3-4 years in the wild; 8-9 years in captivity.
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Endangered Species Act:
Endangered
IUCN Red List:
Endangered
CITES:
Appendix I
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