Saola

The saola is a rare, horned mammal that lives in the dense forests of Vietnam and Laos. Often called the 'Asian unicorn,' it was only discovered by scientists in 1993. This shy animal is so elusive that few people have ever seen one in the wild.

• Its nickname 'spindlehorn' comes from its long, straight horns.
• Scientists first found saola remains in Vũ Quang National Park.
• Saolas have never survived long in captivity, dying within weeks or months.