Saola
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Author: RSN
Keywords: real animal, bovine
Originally Released Jan 31st 04 at Zoo Admin
Current RSN_saola.ztd dated 31 January 2004
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Description: The Saola (Pseudoryx nghetinhensis) is generally considered to be the greatest animal discovery in recent times, and is so different from any currently known species that a separate genus has had to be constructed. The classification of the saola is under some controversy, with different physiological and genetic studies placing it with either goats, antelope, or cattle. Only 'discovered' by western science in 1992 and described by Vu Van Dung, Pham Mong Giao, Nguyen Ngoc Chinh, Do Tuoc, Arctander, and MacKinnon in 1993, the saola is considered endangered. Very few specimens have ever been caught - only 11 have been. Much of our present knowledge comes from native villagers' tales and skeletons. Saola is a native name meaning "spindle horn" or "spinning-wheel posts".
Pseudes (Greek) false; orux (Greek) a gazelle or antelope; the horns of the saola are much like those of the oryxes. -ensis (Latin) suffix meaning belonging to, the saola inhabits Nghe an and Ha tinh, Vietnamese provinces which border on Laos.
The fine-haired coat is dark brown to chestnut brown, with a narrow black dorsal stripe. The legs are slightly darker, and there are white "socks" on the feet, just above the hoofs. There are striking white markings on the face, including an eyebrow stripe, a series of splotches running down the cheek from beneath the eye to under the jaw, and isolated patches between the cheeks and nose. The chin and area surrounding the nose are also white. On the outer rump is a whitish stripe. The tail is short and tricolored, the same brown as on the back at the base, followed by a cream strip, and ending with a black tassel. The heavy neck is relatively long, and the general appearance antelope-like. The maxillary glands, located in front of the eyes on the cheeks, were extremely well developed. The slightly curved, black horns are found in both sexes and grow 50 cm / 20 inches long.
The saola lives in the highlands during the wetter summer months, moving down to the lowlands during winter when water at high elevations becomes scarce. Most specimens have been caught during the winter, when these shy animals live in closer proximity with people. These animals provide interest to any zoo.
(http://www.ztcdd.org/DD/ZAScreens/animals/SaolaRSN.jpg)
Additional info:
RSN_saola.ztd uca: 455C1026 dated 31 January 2004
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animals/455c1026.uca date: Sat Jan 31 21:31:40 2004
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Animal Type: 455C1026
Saola
The saola(Pseudoryx nghetinhensis) is generally considered to be the greatest
animal discovery in recent times, and is so different from any currently known
species that a separate genus has had to be constructed. The classification
of the saola is under some controversy, with different physiological and
genetic studies placing it with either goats, antelope, or cattle. Only
'discovered' by western science in 1992 and described by Vu Van Dung, Pham
Mong Giao, Nguyen Ngoc Chinh, Do Tuoc, Arctander, and MacKinnon in 1993, the
saola is considered endangered. Very few specimens have ever been caught -
only 11 have been recorded - and the specimen in the photograph below is the
only adult studied in detail while alive. Much of our present knowledge comes
from native villagers' tales and skeletons. Saola is a native name meaning
"spindle horn" or "spinning-wheel posts".
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Animal Characteristics:
Habitat: Rainforest; Location: Southeast Asia
Minimum happiness needed for chance of breeding: 90.
Preferred shelter: Large Stable.
Animal can jump.
Animal can climb cliffs.
Exhibit Preferences:
Foliage:
Ulmo Tree, Palm Tree, Mangrove Tree, Elephant Ear Tree, Bamboo
Foxtail Palm Tree, Western Larch Tree, Quiver Tree, Prickly Pear Cactus
Llala Palm Tree, Rainforest Bush, Rainforest Fern, Orchid Tree
Paper Birch Tree, Kapok Tree, Himalayan Birch Tree, Western Juniper Tree
Himalayan Pine Tree, Sage Bush, Thouarsus Cycad Tree (DD), Fern Bush (DD)
Leptocycas Tree (DD), Williamsonia Tree (DD), Sand Bush (NA)
Doum Palm Tree (NA), Fallen Rainforest Tree (ES), Rainforest Stump (ES)
Rafflesia (ES), Giant Ficus Tree (ES), Durian Tree (ES), Yucca Tree (ES)
Agave Cactus (ES)
Rocks:
Large Rock, Small Rock - Medium, Small Rock - Small, Stone Ruins
Desert Rock - Formation, Highland Rock - Large, Rainforest Rock - Formation
Medium Desert Rock (DD), Medium Highland Rock (DD)
Mossy Rainforest Rock (ES), Limestone Rock (ES), Small Desert Rock (ES)
Large Desert Rock (NA)
Exhibit Construction:
Number of animals allowed per exhibit: 1-3 with 20 squares for each adult.
Exhibit size (for 2 adults): 40 grid squares
Terrain (for exhibit with 40 grid squares):
28 Rainforest Floor, 2 Grass, 4 Dirt, 4 Gray Stone, 2 Fresh Water
Foliage (for exhibit with 40 grid squares):
12 grid squares should contain foliage.
Foliage that would give the most happiness: Ulmo Tree
Since this is a small plant, greatest happiness will occur
if each of the 12 grid squares contains 4 of this plant.
Rocks (for exhibit with 40 grid squares):
1 Medium Highland Rock (DD), which is its most liked rock,
and 1 Small Rock - Small.
Elevation: Of the 40 squares, 2 nonadjacent squares should be elevated.