However, the situation is a bit complex:
* Black-footed ferrets were once critically endangered, with only 18 individuals known to exist in the wild. Thanks to intensive conservation efforts, their population has rebounded, but they are still considered endangered.
* Domestic ferrets, the type most commonly kept as pets, are not considered endangered as they are not a wild species. They are descended from European polecats that were domesticated centuries ago.
It is important to be aware of the conservation status of different species and to support efforts to protect endangered animals.