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Saola

saola
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The saola (Pseudoryx nghetinhensis) is a herbivorous mammal native to Asia.

The saola, also called spindlehorn, Asian unicorn, or infrequently, Vu Quang bovid, is a forest-dwelling bovid native to the Annamite Range in Vietnam and Laos. It was first described in 1993 following a discovery of remains in Vũ Quang National Park by a joint survey of the Vietnamese Ministry of F — Wikipedia

Scientific name
Pseudoryx nghetinhensis
Class
Mammal
Family / order
Bovidae
Diet
Herbivore
Habitat
Terrestrial
Found in
Asia
Weight
98 kg
Length
1.8 m
Conservation status
Critically Endangered

What does a saola eat?

The saola is a herbivore, feeding on plants.

How big is a saola?

The saola weighs around 98 kg and measures about 1.8 m.

Where do saolas live?

Saolas are found in Asia, in terrestrial habitats.

Is the saola endangered?

The saola is currently listed as “Critically Endangered” on the IUCN Red List.

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