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Although still endangered, black-footed ferrets are starting to make a comeback, and Defenders of Wildlife is helping to make this a remarkable wildlife success story.
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Nearly 40 years ago, Congress made an unprecedented commitment to preserve all species by passing the Endangered Species Act (ESA) This visionary conservation law saves imperiled plants and animals from extinction and protects vital habitat that provides us with clean water, food, medicines and other valuable products and services.
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