Oct 30, 2024 · Discovered by science only in 1992, the Saola was perhaps the most spectacular zoological find of the 20th century. It is now probably the world’s most endangered terrestrial mammal, endemic to the Annamite Mountains of Lao PDR and Vietnam.

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.

The saola is a critically endangered mammal endemic to the Annamite Mountains of Laos and Vietnam. Known as the Asian unicorn, this elusive mammal is disappearing primarily due to poaching in its habitat for animals that have value on the black market.

Oct 6, 2017 · The saola (Pseudoryx nghetinhensis)—a primitive wild cattle species (1) endemic to the Annamite mountain range of Vietnam and Lao People’s Democratic Republic (PDR)—was first discovered in 1992 (2, 3). Twenty-five years later, it is on the verge of extinction (4).

Nov 14, 2016 · The saola is the largest terrestrial mammal never seen alive in the wild by a biologist. This is not a Bigfoot story. The saola undeniably exists. It roams only in the Annamite Mountains of Laos and Vietnam. Biologists know very little about the saola. But one thing is clear: They are in big trouble.

Saola (pronounced: saw-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 Lao and a Tai ethnic language in Viet Nam, they are a cousin of cattle but resemble an antelope.

The saola was discovered by science in 1992 in the Annamite Mountain range on the border of Laos and Vietnam. Although the SWG partnership has made advances in the protection of saola habitat, commercial poaching remains a significant threat, and …

Our Technical team will lead the development and implementation of an intensive search program for wild Saola in Lao PDR. Bounthavy Khounthavy, Luangsoutha Phomchandy, Onkeo Khamphavongsa, Vatsana Chanthavong, Maikham Keothongsy, and To Duangkhamxai.

The saola (Pseudoryx ngethinhensis) 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.

Sep 15, 2015 · Vous connaissez le Saola ? Présent dans les montagnes du Laos, cet animal rare et très discret est menacé par la destruction de son habitat et par la chasse au profit de la pharmacopée asiatique. Malheureusement, il s’avère difficile à observer…