Critically Endangered
Saola
Pseudoryx nghetinhensis
An extremely rare forest-dwelling bovine from the Annamite Mountains, sometimes called the Asian unicorn.
Category
Mammal
Habitat
Forest
Diet
Herbivore
Lifespan
Estimated 8–12 years, exact lifespan poorly known
Size
Shoulder height about 80–90 cm; weight 80–100 kg
Scientific Name
Pseudoryx nghetinhensis
About Saola
An extremely rare forest-dwelling bovine from the Annamite Mountains, sometimes called the Asian unicorn.
It belongs to the Mammal group and is commonly associated with forest habitats with a herbivore diet, with a lifespan of Estimated 8–12 years, exact lifespan poorly known, a size of Shoulder height about 80–90 cm; weight 80–100 kg, a conservation status of Critically Endangered.
Fun Fact
The saola was only scientifically described in the 1990s and remains one of the rarest large mammals on Earth.
Where Saola Lives
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Annamite Range
, Vietnam
Laos border forest
, Laos