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Nonfiction: Animals
A Forest Secret
Until recently, saolas remained one of Earth’s best-kept 
secrets. Upon discovering this animal in the wild, 
scientists just as quickly recognized this unique species 
as endangered. Immediate steps are being taken, in the 
form of establishing national parks, to ensure the 
survival of the species.
Villagers in Vietnam and Laos have spotted saolas only 
on rare occasion. Although saolas physically resemble 
miniature antelopes, DNA testing confirmed they are a 
separate species, previously unknown to mankind.
Biologically, saolas are related to cows and bison. Their 
name means “spinning wheel posts,” referring to the 
animals’ long horns that sweep back over the neck.
Their most distinguishing feature, aside from the horns, 
are massive scent glands in their cheeks. Saolas mark 
their territory with musk from these glands. Scientists 
are uncertain exactly how many of the animals 
exist today.
Nearly twenty years ago, an adult female was captured 
and sent to a zoo in Laos. The saola stood about 
waist-high with 18-inch horns. This interesting 
mammal appears to have little fear of humans and was 
observed to be approachable in zoo settings. Their 
reaction to dogs, however, gives a clue as to possible 
predators. Unfortunately, observations of saolas have 
been limited, as those captured have died shortly 
thereafter. Causes of each death have not been fully 
determined, although at least two have succumbed 
to infection.
Scientists disagree as to the best course of action for 
saving saolas. Some believe that leaving the saola alone 
to roam the few remaining patches of their native 
habitat—wet evergreen forests—will ensure their 
survival. Others argue for a more direct approach, such 
as captive breeding. Either way, if saolas become 
extinct, it will represent another failure in protecting 
Earth’s fragile ecosystems.
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 1 . What is the main idea of the last paragraph?
a. It provides examples of keeping a saola in captivity.
b. It offers ways to save saolas.
c. It describes how saolas are unique.
d. It gives a description of the saola’s appearance.
 2 . What does the word distinguishing mean as it is used in the second paragraph?
a. different
b. separated
c. infamous
d. unknown
 3 . Why is this passage titled “A Forest Secret”?
a. Saolas were not known about until recently.
b. Saolas are a unique species.
c. Saolas are afraid of dogs, but scientists do not know why.
d. Saolas are endangered.
 4 . Which information about saolas is not included in the passage?
a. their habitat
b. their appearance
c. their diet
d. their possible predators
 5 . What are some reasons scientists might want to keep saolas from becoming extinct?
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