Pseudoryx (Noun)
Meaning
Species of large cow-like mammals of Vietnam discovered by scientists in 1992.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- The discovery of the pseudoryx in 1992 sent shockwaves through the scientific community as it was a previously unknown species of large cow-like mammals found only in Vietnam.
- Pseudoryx nghetinhensis is a rare and endangered species that was discovered by scientists in the Annamite Mountains of Vietnam.
- Scientists have been working to study and protect the pseudoryx since its discovery in 1992, due to its unique characteristics and vulnerability to extinction.
- Conservation efforts are underway to protect the pseudoryx and its habitat in Vietnam, which is threatened by deforestation and hunting.
- The pseudoryx is also known as the Saola or Vu Quang ox, and is considered one of the most significant zoological discoveries of the 20th century.