Photo from Wikimedia<\/figcaption><\/figure>\nWe know that they are typically solitary animals…..but have been known to congregate into herds of 3 to 7.\u00a0 We also know they are diurnal so they spend their days foraging while hiding from predators during the night.\u00a0 As well, we have learned that the males tend to be incredibly territorial and will protect a larger home range than their female counterparts.\u00a0 Apparently the females will actually mark their territory with a sticky, smelly substance that is produced from their maxillary glands.\u00a0 How about that, it is like a GPS for the Saola.\u00a0 Considering these animals have only been known to man since 1992, I am surprised we have this much knowledge about their behaviour.<\/p>\n
Saola Fast Fact –<\/strong> The Saola is also referred to as the Asian Unicorn, however, this apparently has nothing do with their large horns.\u00a0 Instead, it relates to how rare they are.\u00a0 You are know you are a rare animal when you are compared to a mythical creature that doesn’t exist!<\/p>\nI guess this is the end of another week of Wild Facts.\u00a0 Thanks for stopping by and I will see you all on Monday.\u00a0 Have a great weekend!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
YIPPPEEEE!\u00a0 Yes, I am a little excited that it is Friday and it looks like there is a beautiful and fun-filled weekend on the horizon.\u00a0 Before all that though we are going to have a beautiful and fun-filled Wild Fact.\u00a0 On what animal, you ask?\u00a0 Well, we are going to explore the life of one of the newest large mammals discovered.\u00a0 That’s right, the Saola was first discovered in 1992 in the Vu Quang Nature Reserve.\u00a0 So far this antelope-like animal can only be found in Vietnam and Laos.\u00a0 What are you waiting for? Grab your gear and lets get <\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":4332,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":[],"categories":[60,4024],"tags":[348,1877,1879,4025,1876,1878],"yoast_head":"\n
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