The Saola (Pseudoryx nghetinhensis) is an antelope species native to the forests on the north-central borders of Vietnam and Laos. Saolas are one of the largest mammals on earth recently discovered, but they are still known to be the rarest in ten individuals with an estimated population. We do know that they have two sharp horns in both sexes. The Saola is also known as the Asian unicorn and is not believed to be specific to its longhorns, but rather the very rarity. The Saola is so distinctive and peculiar that they had a taxonomic group of their own since their discovery in 1992.
Saolas have a shoulder height between 30.7”-35” (78-89 cm), body length from 46”-52.75” (117-134 cm), standing height of roughly 40.2”-45.7” (102-116 cm), and a body width of 11”-13” (28-33 cm). The horns of a Saola are between 14”-20” (35.6-50.8 cm). Weights of Saola vary between males and females with males weighing between 190-220 lb (85-100 kg) and females from 175-200 lb (80-90 kg). Saolas have a typical lifespan of 8-11 years in the wild and 12-15 years in captivity.
The Saola (Pseudoryx nghetinhensis) is an antelope species native to the forests on the north-central borders of Vietnam and Laos. Saolas are one of the largest mammals on earth recently discovered, but they are still known to be the rarest in ten individuals with an estimated population. We do know that they have two sharp horns in both sexes. The Saola is also known as the Asian unicorn and is not believed to be specific to its longhorns, but rather the very rarity. The Saola is so distinctive and peculiar that they had a taxonomic group of their own since their discovery in 1992.
Saolas have a shoulder height between 30.7”-35” (78-89 cm), body length from 46”-52.75” (117-134 cm), standing height of roughly 40.2”-45.7” (102-116 cm), and a body width of 11”-13” (28-33 cm). The horns of a Saola are between 14”-20” (35.6-50.8 cm). Weights of Saola vary between males and females with males weighing between 190-220 lb (85-100 kg) and females from 175-200 lb (80-90 kg). Saolas have a typical lifespan of 8-11 years in the wild and 12-15 years in captivity.