Saola
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.