The Saiga Antelope is one of the rarest antelopes on the planet and can easily be recognised by their long pair of closely spaced,
bloated nostrils directed downward. Were do they live: Eurasian steppe zone from the foothills of the Carpathian Mountains and Caucasus into Dzungaria and Mongolia. What do they eat: They are grazers and live off grassland. Whats their habitat: Grasslands and foothills How many left in the wild: Current estimate is 50,000 Conservation status: Critically endangered Major threats: Wolves and Mans desire for their medicinal horn. |
YouTubeThis animal is very rare and there are not well known probably because of where they live - but there a a few videos.
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WikipediaNot the most written about antelope but what facts there are can be found on a few pages - but content is out of date.
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Conservation ProjectHouston Zoo is working with the Saiga Conversation Alliance as they are one of the few people who have acces.
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