Mustela Nigripes (Noun)
Meaning
Musteline mammal of prairie regions of United States; nearly extinct.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- The black-footed ferret, also known as mustela nigripes, is a highly endangered musteline mammal native to the prairie regions of the United States.
- Conservation efforts are underway to protect the mustela nigripes and its habitat from further destruction and fragmentation.
- Due to habitat loss and disease, the mustela nigripes population has drastically declined, making it nearly extinct in the wild.
- Researchers are working to breed mustela nigripes in captivity and reintroduce them into their natural habitats to increase the population.
- The mustela nigripes plays a crucial role in maintaining the ecological balance of the prairie ecosystem, and its loss could have severe consequences for the environment.