The shocking look of the only antelope with a trunk

With its strange, distinctive nose, the Saiga antelope (Saiga tatarica) attracts the attention of scientists and nature enthusiasts.

The Saiga antelope's unusually large nose helps it adapt to the climate. Its bulbous, soft, flexible nose helps filter summer dust and warm cold winter air. Photo: Pinterest.

Once widely distributed across the Eurasian continent. In the past, this species moved throughout Europe, Central Asia and even North America, but now exists mainly in Kazakhstan and some regions of Russia and Mongolia. Photo: Pinterest.

Saiga antelopes migrate in large herds every year in search of pastures and water, sometimes forming herds of up to tens of thousands. Photo: Pinterest.

Incredible running speed. Saiga can reach speeds of up to 80 km/h, on par with the fastest herbivores, helping them escape predators on the steppe. Photo: Pinterest.

Reproduction is fast but risky. Female Saigas often give birth to twins, but the survival rate of the offspring is low due to the harsh environment and the threat of natural predators. Photo: Pinterest.

A cultural symbol of the steppe. In many Central Asian cultures, the Saiga appears in legends and art and is considered a symbol of resilience in the grasslands. Photo: Pinterest.

Saiga antelope horns are illegally traded. The horns of males are harvested for use in traditional medicine, especially in Asia, putting tremendous hunting pressure on the population. Photo: Pinterest.

Endangered. Saiga numbers have declined dramatically due to poaching, disease and habitat loss, leaving the species listed as Critically Endangered. Photo: Pinterest.

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