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The Endangered Series : The Saola!
“Less than 1000 left in the wild!”
The Saola
The Saola (Pseudoryx nghetinhensis) is a critically endangered bovine mammal. It is one of the very rarest large animals on Earth. Discovered only two decades ago, this beautifully antlered mammal has been rarely seen by humans.
Being of the Bovidae family, meaning that they are a member of the biological family of cloven-hoofed. ruminant mammals. These superb creatures defined as ruminant, meaning that they are hoofed and herbivorous grazers. The Bovidae family includes cattle, yaks, bison, buffalo, antelopes, and even sheep and goats.
The Saola are medium-sized bovines, with males and females both having long, straight horns or antlers that can grow beyond 50 centimetres in length. Their fur is dark brown with white markings, most prominent on the face and legs [Wikipedia].
