The saola is classified as a critically endangered species.
Sources
- Saola | Species | WWF (worldwildlife.org)
- https://iucn.org/news/species-survival-commission/202108/iucn-ssc-experts-urge-immediate-action-find-saola-its-too-late (iucn.org)
- https://www.savethesaola.org/the-saola/status/ (savethesaola.org)
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