Saiga antelope
Taxonomy Saiga tatarica [Linnaeus, 1766]. Citation: Syst. Nat., 12th ed., 1:97. Type locality: W Kazakhstan, "Ural Steppes."
Click on the pictures above for a larger view of the photographs ...
Saiga Antelope
The saiga antelope is a major player in one of the most spectacular animal migrations. It faces an uncertain future due to hunting and loss of habitat.
How you can help ...
Saiga antelope (Saiga tatarica)
Saiga antelope have an extremely distinctive appearance with an enlarged nose that hangs down over the mouth. Despite their common name... More 24 Images 6 Videos ...
Saiga antelope
Realms of the Russian Bear
Saiga antelope are perfectly adapted for the Russian Steppe.
Saiga Antelope
Common Name: Mongolian Saiga
Genus: Saiga
Species: tatarica ...
At the same time, poachers have reduced the Kazakhstani wolf's main prey species, the saiga antelope, from 1.5 million to perhaps 150,000, selling horns to the Chinese, who use it in traditional medicine.
 See also: Antelope, Saiga, Sheep, Bear, Deer
|
