A new genetic study could help saolas survive by enabling better searches through environmental DNA. But some experts fear they may be extinct already.

This video offers a comprehensive exploration of all 18 wild cattle species within the Bovini tribe, alongside the captivating history of cattle domestication. Journey through the diverse range of ...

When my son was born almost two years ago, we held a small hu plig or “soul-calling” ceremony to welcome his spirit to the ...

Genetic research on the rare saola shows two populations with valuable diversity. Combining them in a breeding program could ...

Scientists have decoded the genome of the elusive saola, also known as the Asian unicorn, a rare mammal unseen for years.

An international research team analyzed DNA from 26 saola specimens, revealing two genetically distinct populations that ...

Native to Vietnam, the saola is a horned species so illusive, it’s been nicknamed the Asian unicorn. Researchers ...

(Web Desk) - The saola is a rare antelope-like mammal endemic to the forests of Vietnam and Laos. It hasn’t been seen in the wild since 2013, leading to it being nicknamed the “Asian unicorn” for its ...

In the remote, misty highland forests straddling Vietnam and Laos, a rare creature may still roam unseen. Known as the saola, this elusive animal was only discovered by scientists in 1992 and has ...

In 2013, a camera trap in Quang Nam province, Vietnam, snapped a photo of a rare and elusive animal. Known as the Asian unicorn, it lives in forests across Vietnam and Laos. At least, we think it does ...

The saola, an antelope-like bovine, is one of the world’s rarest and most endangered mammals. In fact, it hasn’t been observed in over 10 years. Researchers from the University of Copenhagen, in ...