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These aquatic salamanders are native only to Mexico, where they are critically endangered.
As the camel species with two-humps, they can tolerate extreme temperatures in their native Central and East Asia.
Found only in the Sierra Nevada mountains, SF Zoo has worked to restore populations in Yosemite National Park.
As North America's largest land-dwelling salamander, their stripes give them their name.
California's state reptile, and a long-lived species.
As the second largest lizard that is native to the U.S., and as rock dwellers, are found in arid deserts in the southwest and northwestern Mexico.
Once on the brink of extinction, this wolf subspecies has made a remarkable comeback thanks to zoos and conservationists.
This keystone species lives underground, and they are considered ecosystem superheroes, creating habitats for other species and keeping soils constantly aerated.
This subspecies of the brown bear is native to North America. Our pair of female siblings were orphaned as cubs and came here in 2004.
