What Do You Know About A Saola?

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What Do You Know About A Saola? - Quiz

The Saola is one of the world's rarest and largest mammals. It's a forest bicorn animal with distinctive features. Are you sure you know what a Saola is? Try these quiz to find out?


Questions and Answers
  • 1. 

    What kind of animal is the Saola?

    • A.

      Insect

    • B.

      Reptile

    • C.

      Fish

    • D.

      Mammal

    Correct Answer
    D. Mammal
    Explanation
    The Saola is a mammal because it belongs to the bovid family, which includes animals such as cows, goats, and antelopes. It is a rare and critically endangered species found in the Annamite Range of Vietnam and Laos. Saolas have characteristic features of mammals, including giving birth to live young, having mammary glands to produce milk, and having hair or fur on their body. They are herbivores and primarily feed on leaves, grass, and other vegetation.

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  • 2. 

    What is a young Saola called?

    • A.

      Kid

    • B.

      Calf

    • C.

      Lamb

    • D.

      Venison

    Correct Answer
    B. Calf
    Explanation
    A young Saola is called a calf.

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  • 3. 

    What is the conservation status of this animal?

    • A.

      Endangered

    • B.

      Extinct

    • C.

      Critically Endangered

    • D.

      Least Concern

    Correct Answer
    C. Critically Endangered
    Explanation
    The conservation status of the animal in question is "Critically Endangered." This means that the species is facing an extremely high risk of extinction in the wild. The population of the animal has declined significantly, and if immediate conservation measures are not taken, it may become extinct in the near future.

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  • 4. 

    What exactly is a Saola's mode of diet?

    • A.

      Herbivorous

    • B.

      Carnivorous

    • C.

      Omnivorous

    • D.

      Symbiotic

    Correct Answer
    A. Herbivorous
    Explanation
    A Saola's mode of diet is herbivorous, which means that it primarily consumes plants and vegetation. This is supported by the fact that Saolas are known to feed on leaves, fruits, and other plant materials found in their natural habitat. They do not consume meat or animal products, ruling out the options of being carnivorous or omnivorous. Additionally, there is no indication that Saolas have a symbiotic relationship with other organisms for obtaining their food, making the option of being symbiotic unlikely. Therefore, the correct answer is herbivorous.

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  • 5. 

    Which of these does not seem to be a major predator to Saola?

    • A.

      Crocodile

    • B.

      Cheetah

    • C.

      Tiger

    • D.

      Human

    Correct Answer
    B. Cheetah
    Explanation
    Cheetah does not seem to be a major predator to Saola. This could be because cheetahs are primarily found in Africa, while Saola is native to the forests of Vietnam and Laos. The habitats of these two species do not overlap, which reduces the chances of cheetahs preying on Saola. Additionally, cheetahs are known to primarily hunt smaller ungulates, such as gazelles, rather than larger animals like Saola. Therefore, based on their geographical distribution and hunting preferences, cheetahs are unlikely to be a major predator of Saola.

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  • 6. 

    A Saola's colour does not vary down to which of these?

    • A.

      Red

    • B.

      Orange

    • C.

      Brown

    • D.

      Black

    Correct Answer
    B. Orange
    Explanation
    A Saola's color does not vary down to orange. This suggests that Saolas do not exhibit any shades or variations of orange in their coloration.

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  • 7. 

    What is Saola's most distinctive features?

    • A.

      Its largeness being an herbivore

    • B.

      Its horn able to grow up to 50cm

    • C.

      Its red colour

    • D.

      None

    Correct Answer
    B. Its horn able to grow up to 50cm
    Explanation
    The most distinctive feature of the Saola is its horn, which is able to grow up to 50cm in length. This sets it apart from other animals and makes it easily recognizable. The Saola's horn is not only a unique characteristic but also plays an important role in its survival and defense mechanisms.

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  • 8. 

    Since when has Saola been known to science?

    • A.

      1966

    • B.

      1974

    • C.

      1992

    • D.

      2003

    Correct Answer
    C. 1992
    Explanation
    Saola, also known as the Asian unicorn, was first discovered by scientists in 1992. Prior to this, the species was unknown to science. The correct answer, 1992, indicates the year when Saola was officially recognized and documented by researchers.

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  • 9. 

    What other name is a Saola called?

    • A.

      Red Calf

    • B.

      Large Bicorn

    • C.

      Asian Bicorn

    • D.

      Large Calf

    Correct Answer
    C. Asian Bicorn
    Explanation
    The correct answer is Asian Bicorn. A Saola, also known as the Asian Bicorn, is a critically endangered species of bovine found in the Annamite Range of Vietnam and Laos. It is characterized by its two long, parallel horns that can grow up to 50 centimeters in length. The term "Bicorn" refers to the two horns, distinguishing it from other bovine species. The name "Asian" is used to specify its geographical location and differentiate it from other similar species found in different regions.

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  • 10. 

    What is the gestation period of Saola?

    • A.

      21 days

    • B.

      3 months

    • C.

      5 months

    • D.

      8 months

    Correct Answer
    D. 8 months
    Explanation
    The gestation period of Saola is 8 months. This means that it takes approximately 8 months for a Saola to develop and grow inside its mother's womb before being born.

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