1. 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.