First-ever cloned black-footed ferret gives birth, a major step for endangered species conservation in the U.S

A cloned black-footed ferret named Antonia has achieved a remarkable milestone in conservation by giving birth to two healthy kits, Sibert and Red Cloud, at the Smithsonian National Zoo.

This is the first successful birth from a cloned endangered species in the U.S., as Antonia carries genetic diversity crucial for the survival of the black-footed ferret, once thought extinct.

With only about 370 remaining in the wild, this achievement highlights the potential of cloning technology in revitalizing endangered species populations.

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