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Saola
Scientific name: Pseudoryx nghetinhensis
IUCN Status: Critically Endangered
Family: BOVIDAE
Group: Mammals
Shyness: Very shy
Safe distance: 10 m
Breeding season / Courtship: 01.01-31.12
Gestation: 60 à 90 jours
Births: 31.12-15.01
Habitat:
Mountain forests and isolated areas
Description:
The Saola, also known as the 'Asian unicorn,' is one of the rarest and most mysterious mammals on the planet, first discovered in 1992 in the mountains of Vietnam and Laos. This critically endangered cervid has spiral horns and a stealthy gait. It lives in tropical mountain forests and primarily feeds on vegetation. Due to its elusive nature and inaccessible habitat, it is very difficult to observe. It is threatened by deforestation and poaching.
Recommended lens:
>=500 mm
Photography tips:
Photograph the Saola using a telephoto lens to capture its spiral horns and stealthy gait. As it is extremely elusive, it is recommended to photograph at dusk or dawn, when the Saola is more active. Choose remote areas of the forest to maximize your chances, and be prepared to wait long periods, as this animal is difficult to spot.
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