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Saiga

Saiga
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The Saiga (Saiga tatarica) is a herbivorous mammal.

The saiga antelope or saiga is a species of antelope which during antiquity inhabited a vast area of the Eurasian steppe, spanning the foothills of the Carpathian Mountains in the northwest and Caucasus in the southwest into Mongolia in the northeast and Dzungaria in the southeast. During the Pleist — Wikipedia

Scientific name
Saiga tatarica
Class
Mammal
Family / order
Bovidae
Diet
Herbivore
Habitat
Terrestrial
Weight
38 kg
Length
1.2 m
Activity
Crepuscular
Conservation status
Near Threatened

What does a Saiga eat?

The saiga is a herbivore, feeding on plants.

How big is a Saiga?

The saiga weighs around 38 kg and measures about 1.2 m.

Is the saiga endangered?

The saiga is currently listed as “Near Threatened” on the IUCN Red List.

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