Facts about Saiga Antelope

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   A critically endangered species, saiga antelope undertake long seasonal migrations across the Central Asian steppes of Kazakhstan, Russia, and Mongolia.

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   Male saiga antelope grow horns that are semi-translucent and heavily ringed, making them a target for illegal trade in traditional medicine markets.

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   Once roaming across Eurasia from the British Isles to Alaska, saiga antelope are now classified as critically endangered by the IUCN.

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   Saiga antelope populations experienced a catastrophic mass die-off in 2015, when over 200,000 animals died within weeks from hemorrhagic septicemia caused by Pasteurella multocida bacteria.

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   The saiga antelope is instantly recognizable by its distinctively large, bulbous nose, which filters dust and warms cold air before it reaches the lungs.

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