noun
- plural of saiga; small antelopes with inflated nose structures native to grasslands of Russia and Central Asia
Examples
- Saigas are critically endangered due to hunting and habitat loss.
- The distinctive inflated noses of saigas help filter dust and regulate temperature.
- Conservation efforts are underway to protect remaining saiga populations.
- Saigas migrate across vast steppes in search of food.
- The saiga’s unusual appearance makes it one of the most recognizable antelopes.
- Climate change threatens the grasslands where saigas live.