Saola - Wikipedia
WebThe saola (Pseudoryx nghetinhensis), also called spindlehorn, Asian unicorn, or infrequently, Vu Quang bovid, is one of the world's rarest large mammals, a forest-dwelling bovine native to the Annamite Range in Vietnam and Laos.
Saola | Species | WWF - World Wildlife Fund
WebSaola (pronounced: sow-la) are recognized by two parallel horns with sharp ends, which can reach 20 inches in length and are found on both males and females. Meaning “spindle horns” in Vietnamese, they are a cousin of cattle but resemble an antelope.
Saola Facts: Habitat, Behavior, Diet - ThoughtCo
WebDec 13, 2019 · The saola (pronounced sow-la and also known as the Asian unicorn or the Vu Quang bovid) has two long, straight, parallel horns that can reach 20 inches in length. Horns are found on both males and females. The saola's fur is sleek and dark brown in color with dappled white markings on the face.
What is a Saola? – The Saola Working Group
WebWhat is a Saola? The Saola (Pseudoryx nghetinhensis) is one of the rarest large animals on earth. It is the sole species of a genus of bovids, and has been known to science only since 1992. Adults weigh 80-100 kg, and both females and males are characterized by long, gently curving horns, and a striking pattern of white markings on the head.
Saola | WWF
WebWith its unusually long horns and characteristic white markings on the face, the saola is a strong symbol for biodiversity in Lao and Vietnam. The saola has two parallel horns with sharp ends, which can reach 50cm. These are found on both males and females, probably as a means of defense.
Saving one of the Earth's Rarest Species: Saola - YouTube
Web51K views 1 year ago. Introducing Saola; one of the most endangered land mammals on the planet, and the Saola Foundation; a small team of dedicated conservationists taking on one of the most ...
Mammals - Saola - World Land Trust
WebDescription. Only discovered in 1992, the Saola (pronounced sow-la) is one of the world’s rarest and most mysterious mammals. Related to cattle, but more closely resembling an antelope, it has been nicknamed the ‘Asian Unicorn’ due to its parallel, sharply-pointed horns (up to 50cm in length and found on both males and females).
Saola | WWF - Panda
WebGeneral information. The Saola, also known as the “Asian unicorn”, is one of the most distinctive and endangered large mammals in the world. No biologist has ever seen it in the wild and the only images of the species in the wild are from camera trap devices set up by conservationists in the forests of Lao PDR and Viet Nam.
Saola - Worldwide Nature
WebThe saola (Pseudoryx nghetinhensis), an elusive bovid species endemic to the Annamite Mountains of Vietnam and Laos, is one of the rarest and most threatened mammal species on Earth. It has been given many nicknames over the years, including “Asian unicorn” and “Vietnam's national treasure”.
Saola | WWF
WebThe saola is a flagship species of conservation work in Vietnam and in Lao PDR, as well as the pride of the Greater Mekong's biological values. The saola's rarity, distinctiveness and vulnerability make it one of the greatest priorities for conservation in the region.
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