Does the elusive saola still wander the mist-shrouded forests of Vietnam and Laos, or has it silently slipped into extinction? Often called the "Asian unicorn" because of its near-mythical rarity ...

The saola, an antelope-like bovine, is one of the world’s rarest and most endangered mammals. In fact, it hasn’t been ...

Is it extinct, or does it still roam somewhere deep in the misty highland forests of Vietnam and Laos? It has been nicknamed ...

The research team was able to generate complete genomes for 26 saolas using fragmented saola remains. This analysis has given researchers brand new insights into the saola’s past and future. One of ...

Researchers have sequenced the genome of the saola (Pseudoryx nghetinhensis) for the first time, offering new insights into the history and conservation prospects of one of the world’s rarest mammals.

By analyzing fragments from saola remains collected from hunters' households, the researchers generated complete genomes for 26 saolas. This has provided brand new insights into the history of the ...