The Saola was photographed in the wild only 3 times

 

One of the world’s rarest large mammals

 

Very little is known about the Saola

 

 The first photograph of the Saola was taken in 1999

 

Most threatened mammals on the planet

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The population is unknown. There could be as many as a few hundred or as little as a few dozen

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2 large horns that can be up to 20 inches are found on males and females

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Bold white markings can be found on their faces

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The average height is 33 inches at the shoulder

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They weigh 176 pounds to 220 pounds

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Discovered in 1992

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Discovered by the Ministry of Forestry of Vietnam and the World Wildlife Fund

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Saola means spinning-wheel post horn.

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The name comes from a Tai language

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The Saola is also called the Asian unicorn