Introducing
Carl the Saiga Antelope
With their large heads, yellowish horns, a unique nose, and a height no taller than a goat, the saiga antelope is a rare species native to eurasia. Saigas are prehistoric and expert migrationists. Carl the Saiga also is a scientist, just like the esteemed astrophysicist who he is named after, Carl Sagan.
Scientific Name
Saiga Tatarica
Habitat
Treeless Grasslands, Semi-Deserts
Classification
Mammal
Current Population
< 50,000
Weight
20-50kg
Length
108 - 147 cm
Status:
Critically Endangered
Since the last ice age, Saiga antelopes have roamed the whole of Europe and Asia. However, hunting has caused a great loss. The largest loss of these beautiful creatures occurred between 1990 and 2010. Since then there has been a stabilization due to conservationists.
The saiga antelope’s light yellowish coat actually turns white during the winter. And the unique elephant-like nose structure is actually similar to the nose of whales in terms of shape and biology. 2/3rds of all saiga births are twins.
