Tigers and Crocodiles are considered the Saola’s enemies. Of course, humans are a predator of the Saola, too. Leopards and Dholes are also predators of the Saola. Interesting fact: Saola’s are afraid of dogs! Habitat Loss Saola’s have been put into smaller places to live, and have been placed in captivity.
The reddish-brown saola is a horned animal that can be found in Asian countries like Laos and Vietnam . The saola are herbivores, so they feed on plants available to them in the forest. Although tigers pose a threat to the saola, their greatest predators are humans, who hunt them for their horns.
Another thing we asked ourselves was: what kind of animals hunt the saola?
Aside from humans, larger animals that live in the forests, such as tigers, are also likely to hunt the saola. The saola is often referred to as a unicorn because it is such a rare animal, and almost seems to be imaginary.
What do saolas eat?
The Saola is also thought to feed on fruits, seeds and berries from these plants, along with munching on grasses and herbs that grow on the ground, rather than above it.
Saolas live in moist and dense evergreen forests. What are some predators of Saolas? Predators of Saolas include humans, tigers, and crocodiles. How many babies do Saolas have?
What kind of plants do saola eat?
Robichaud offered spleenwort (Asplenium) fern species, broad dark-green plants of the genus Homalomena, and various species of broad-leaved shrubs or trees of the subfamily Sterculiaceae to the captive animal. The saola fed on all plants, and showed a preference for the Sterculiaceae species.
What are the threats to the saola?
Threats to the Saola. Some things that is making this species grow closer to the risk of extinction are: Snares. Snares are traps set out to capture animals. Saola get caught in these snares that are made out of wire. They are usually set for sambar, muntjac deer, and wild boar. Tigers and Crocodiles are considered the Saola’s enemies.
Saola’s skin is thick and it prevents serious injuries when two saolas collide during fight for females or territory. Saola is herbivore (plant-eating animal). It eats fig leaves and other plant material (seeds, fruit and berries) that can be found near the riverbanks. Saola is diurnal (active during the day) animal.
What is the saola’s role in the wood web?
Role in the wood web. The Saola is a herbivore. The Saola’s diet is mainly on small leafy plants and fig leafs. Since the Saola is a very new species the full range diet is still unknown.