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The actual size of the remaining population is unknown. Its rarity, distinctiveness and vulnerability make it one of the greatest priorities for conservation in the region. The current population is thought to be a few hundred at a maximum and possibly only a few dozen at a minimum.
This is taken directly from the World Wildlife Fund's website.
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What is the niche of a saola?
The Saola rarely interacts with any other animals even of its own species. And it dislikes human contact intensively. Saola have been found in high quality, dense forest.
How do you think scientist identified the saola's closest relative?
By the Genetic Code
What eats a saola?
Saolas are primarily consumed by predators such as leopards, tigers, and dholes (Asiatic wild dogs). Additionally, they are sometimes hunted by humans for their meat and other body parts, leading to their status as critically endangered.
How much does a saola weigh?
A saola typically weighs between 80 to 100 pounds (36 to 45 kilograms). This elusive mammal, also known as the "Asian unicorn," is found in the forests of Vietnam and Laos. Its weight can vary slightly depending on factors such as age and sex. Saolas are known for their slender bodies and long horns, which can reach lengths of up to 20 inches (50 centimeters).
How many Maltese tigers are left in the world?
there are none left
How many saola are left in the wild?
As of now, the exact number of saola left in the wild is unknown, but estimates suggest that there may be fewer than 250 individuals remaining. This critically endangered species, native to the Annamite Range of Vietnam and Laos, faces threats from habitat loss and poaching. Conservation efforts are ongoing, but the saola's elusive nature makes it difficult to monitor their population accurately.
When was Saola created?
Saola was created in 1993.
Where are saola found?
Saola are only found in the Annamite range of Vietnam and Loas.
Is a saola a mammal?
Yes, the saola is a mammal a bit like a deer and quite rare.
Is the saola nocturnal?
no
Why are animals like deer antelopes and other hoofed animals absent in the rainforests?
They aren't! There were two or three species of hoofed animals discovered in Vietnam in the 1990's such as the Saola, plus many others discovered before then. Google "Saola".
How does a saola breath?
Through the flaps on its snout
Why are saola endangered?
Saola are threatened by incidental snaring, hunting to supply the illegal wildlife trade, and habitat loss. Due to its highly elusive nature and remote habitat, limited information about the saola's distribution, abundance, habitat use, or diet has been revealed since its discovery in 1992.
What is the niche of a saola?
The Saola rarely interacts with any other animals even of its own species. And it dislikes human contact intensively. Saola have been found in high quality, dense forest.
What charities are helping the saola?
By not hunting them or threating them for their snaring. WHICH people do often!
How do you think scientist identified the saola's closest relative?
By the Genetic Code
Where saolas live?
The Saola lives in the Annamite mountains in between Laos and Vietnam.
