🦄 The Asian Unicorn Is Real! | Meet the Rare Saola

This incredible animal is called the Saola. It lives deep in the forests along the border of Vietnam and Laos. Even though people call it the Asian Unicorn, it's not a mythical creature. It got that nickname because it's extremely rare and has two long, almost perfectly parallel horns. Here's the crazy part—it was only discovered by scientists in 1992, making it one of the most amazing mammal discoveries of modern times. Saolas are very shy and spend their lives hidden in dense forests, so spotting one in the wild is incredibly rare. Scientists believe only a small number are still left in nature. Sadly, illegal hunting and habitat loss are pushing this amazing animal closer to extinction." Some wildlife researchers have spent years studying the Saola without ever seeing one in the wild." Have you ever heard of the Saola before? Follow for more amazing animal facts, and tell me which rare animal I should cover next! #saolaunicornasiarareanimalsfypreels