Reviving Hope: Breakthrough in Cloning Saves Critically Endangered Ferret Species
Scientists have successfully cloned two baby ferrets named Noreen and Antonia from cells frozen in 1988, marking a significant breakthrough in reviving the near-extinct black-footed ferret species. With a limited gene pool and facing threats like climate change, genetic diversity is crucial for their survival. The cloned ferrets, born last year, offer hope for the species’ future, following a failed attempt in 2020. Efforts to breed them are underway, signaling a positive step forward.