The Endangered Species Act (ESA) of 1973 is a landmark piece of legislation that established protections and prevented the extinction of many imperiled wildlife, fish, and plant species in the United States. This includes black-footed ferrets – one of North America’s most endangered mammals, bald eagles, swift foxes, bison, and more. On the Fort Belknap Indian Community Reservation in Montana, the Aaniiih and Nakoda Tribes have returned these culturally and biologically important animal relative

Even if you don’t see them, America’s rarest species deserve our attention and protection. Each animal serves an important role in the delicate ecosystems of our wild kingdom. Learn more about America’s rarest and most endangered species today on Mutual of Omaha’s Wild Kingdom Protecting the Wild. | Mutual of Omaha's Wild Kingdom