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This long-lived, intelligent parrot is known for its ability to mimi human speech. Ours were rescued from the illegal wildlife trade.
Males of this long-lived tortoise species in the Galapagos Islands can weigh up to 700 lbs.,
Their Spanish nickname is "paraba barba azul," comes from the bright blue feathers under their chin.
Koret Animal Rescue and Resource Center
These aquatic salamanders are native only to Mexico, where they are critically endangered.
One of the most critically endangered songbirds in the world, with fewer than 100 mature individuals left in the wild.
Known as the heaviest tree-dwelling mammal on earth, these sentient beings spend most of the lives up in trees.
Known as the "dancing lemurs" of Madagascar, these super leapers hop sideways on top feet when on the ground.
The San Francisco Zoo has housed black rhinos for generations. From 1974 to 2017, a female named Elly was the most prolific black rhino in North American zoos. She gave birth to 14 calves, and her progeny continue to contribute to the black rhino population worldwide.
