Saola measure up to around 1m in height, and 1.5m in length and have a chocolate brown coat with patches of white on their face. They have a black dorsal stripe and two long horns, that researchers have witnessed they use in defence when threatened.

May 27, 2024 · The body of the Saola animals ranges in color from chestnut brown to red, to almost black, with a dark, narrow stripe running along the back which ends in a small and fluffy black tail. The legs of the Saola are also black in color, but it is on their face that their most distinctive white markings are found.

The 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.

Dec 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.

The saola is a highly distinctive species: its dark color, bright white facial markings, and long, straight horns make it very unlikely to be confused with any other species. It is thought that, in Laos, the saola breeds seasonally between the end of August and the middle of November.

The general color of the saola is a deep chestnut brown, with individuals varying from a rich reddish brown to almost black (Dung et al., 1993; Schaller and Rabinowitz, 1995).

The color of the saola ranges from chestnut brown, to red, to almost black. A dark, narrow stripe runs along the animal's back. The fluffy tail and legs are black. The face has white markings.

Their silky, short fur is a dark chestnut brown colour apart from the distinctive beautiful white markings above their eyes, like an eyebrow, beside the nose and along the jaw line. A lighter, cream colouring is also found just above the hooves and on the chest.

Apr 4, 2025 · Their fur is a dark brown color, which helps them blend into the forest. They have a distinctive white stripe running down their back. Saolas have large scent glands on their faces, which they use to mark territory.

The Saola is mainly brown, but features distinctive white facial markings and large maxillary glands on its muzzle. Saola reach around 85cm in length and weigh between 80-100kg. Having only been documented in the wild on four occasions, very …