Animal – San Francisco Zoo & Gardens

Long thought to be extinct, the species was discovered in 1971 during an expedition in Paraguay.

Chimpanzee

This Great ape species shares 98.5% of their DNA with humans, and are highly intelligent, using tools in problem-solving.

Male and female crowned lemurs are different colors, and get their name from the crown-like patch of orange fur on their heads.

The Zoo’s group of François’ langurs can be found adjacent to Gail’s Fragrance Garden near the mandrill habitat.

Once on the brink of extinction, this wolf subspecies has made a remarkable comeback thanks to zoos and conservationists.

Once on the brink of extinction, they are known as the last truly wild horse species.

Known for their red, orange and yellow scales on their legs and head, they camouflage well in their forest habitat.

With such long necks, they have just seven vertebrae, just like humans and most other mammals.