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Annamite Mountains: The Saola

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The Saola lives in the forests of South Asia’s Annamite Mountains that are located on the border between Vietnam and Laos. They use to live at the base of the mountain but they have been pushed farther up the mountains due to greater settlements by humans. The Saola is most commonly found in dense, evergreen forests that have a good source of running water. During the summer months they migrate further up the alpine slopes, venturing down during the winter when the water sources higher up have run dry and there is therefore also less to eat. The Saola share their habitat with Tigers and crocodiles which ironically enough are their biggest enemies. The Saola are herd animals that tend to be in groups/herds no larger than 7 animals. The
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