Name(s): Sha-lei the Red Panda
	Arrived: June 13 2009
	About:They are found in Southern Asia, and their pelts are used as traditional ceremonial bridal wear. Therefore they are considered endangered due to deforestation and illegal hunting. They are a part of the Species Survival Program (SSP), which the Valley Zoo participates in.

	Name(s): Taiga and Amba the Siberian Tiger cubs
	Arrived: December 2008
	About: Siberian Tigers are the largest wild cats in the world. In the wild, Siberian Tigers are on the verge of extinction. Biologists estimate that there are less than 1000 animals left in the wild. Habitat loss from agriculture and timber harvesting are main causes for their loss. And until recently they were also hunted for sport.

	Name(s):Tai and Pip the Red Pandas
	Arrived: May 26th 2008
	About: They are found in Southern Asia, and their pelts are used as traditonal ceremonial bridal wear. Therefore they are considered endangered due to deforestation and illegal hunting. They are a part of the Species Survival Program (SSP), which the Valley Zoo participates in.

	Name(s): Ring-Tailed Lemur
	Arrived: May 2008
	About: Lemurs are only found on the island of Madagascar. RT lemurs commonly walk and forage on the ground. They are more common than other Lemur species, but are still considered vulnerable due to deforestation and hunting.

	Name(s): Tomato Frog
	Arrived: February 2008
	About: They live on the northeast coast of Madagascar and their red coloration warns predators they are toxic to eat. They are considered near threatened due to habitat destruction and pet trade.

	Name(s): North American Bullfrog
	Arrived: February 2008
	About: They are native to warmer climate areas of North American, but have been introduces to all of America, West Indies, Europe and much of Asia. The reason they survive in other areas, is they can tolerate very large temperature changes, therefore they are considered Least Concern on the IUCN (International Union for Conservation of Nature) list.

	Name(s): African Clawed Frog
	Arrived: February 2008
	About: Natively found in Southern African, but are now introduced worldwide, by being commonly used in laboratories. Originally it was for pregnancy test for humans, currently for developmental, cellular and molecular biology. They are considered least concern on the IUCN list.

	Name(s): Sichuan Takin
	Arrived: February 2008
	About: Native to China, they are considered a national treasure for their “golden fleece” and are protected by law, but due to habitat loss, illegal hunting and disease these animals are considered vulnerable on the IUCN list.

	Name(s): Zena the Zebu Cow
	Arrived: January 2008
	About: Natively found in Africa but currently can be found worldwide, they are considered the first domesticated cattle of the world. They have not been evaluated by the IUCN.

	Name(s): Penelope the White Handed Gibbon
	Arrived: December 2007
	About:Found in South/East Asia. They are a lesser ape and spend most of their day swinging thru the trees, “singing” to each other to strengthen pair bonds and territories. They are considered threatened due to habitat destruction, pet trade and illegal hunting. Learn more about Penelope.

	Name(s): Rocky, Riddle and Renee the Ring Tailed Lemurs
	Arrived: November 2007
	About: Lemurs are only found on the island of Madagascar. RT lemurs commonly walk and forage on the ground. They are more common than other Lemur species, but are still considered vulnerable due to deforestation and hunting.

	Name(s): Kit, Vixen, and Renard the Arctic Foxes.
	Arrived: November 2007
	About: Found in coastal regions of arctic countries, their coat will change color with the seasons, becoming blue-grey in the summer months. They are considered thriving, except for two subspecies found in Europe which are near threatened due to disease and hunting.

	Name(s): White Pelicans.
	Arrived: November 2007
	About: Native to North America, they migrate between Canada and northern states, down to Mexico. They can eat 4 lbs of fish in a day and do so by swimming on the water’s surface and scooping up fish and water with their large pouched beaks. They where once considered threatened, but have been reclassified to least concern or low risk.

	Name(s): Niko and Su Lin the Red Pandas.
	Arrived: Summer 2007
	About: They are found in Southern Asia, and their pelts are used as traditonal ceremonial bridal wear. Therefore they are considered endangered due to deforestation and illegal hunting. They are a part of the Species Survival Program (SSP), which the Valley Zoo participates in.

	Name(s): Harbour Seals.
	Arrived: Spring 2007
	About: Found on the coastal region of the north Atlantic and pacific oceans. They can stay under water for 15-20 minutes. They are considered low risk and are protected by Marine Mammal Protection Act.

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