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Where do Saigas currently live?
Where do Saigas currently live?
What is special about a Saiga's nose?
What is special about a Saiga's nose?
What do Saigas eat?
What do Saigas eat?
How many babies can a Saiga have?
How many babies can a Saiga have?
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What are Saigas good at doing?
What are Saigas good at doing?
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What percentage of the world's animals and plants live in forests?
What percentage of the world's animals and plants live in forests?
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What happens to turtles when they mistake plastic bags for jellyfish?
What happens to turtles when they mistake plastic bags for jellyfish?
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What is the effect of the climate getting warmer?
What is the effect of the climate getting warmer?
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What do plants help to do in rivers?
What do plants help to do in rivers?
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How much water do we each flush down the toilet every day?
How much water do we each flush down the toilet every day?
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Study Notes
Saiga Antelope Characteristics
- Unusual appearance with a huge, humped nose, round body, thin legs, and short tail
- Well-adapted for running and swimming across rivers
- Coats provide protection from cold temperatures
Habitat and Distribution
- Found in steppes and grasslands
- Currently inhabit the territory of Kazakhstan
- Historically lived in Western Europe, Eurasian continent, and Alaska
Migration and Diet
- Migrate during summer and winter seasons
- Feed on grass
- Unique nose structure helps filter out dust and cold air
Reproduction
- Typically give birth to one or two babies
Forests
- Forests are home to over half of the world's animals and plants.
- Trees clean the air and produce oxygen.
- We destroy forests at a rate of one every minute.
Oceans
- Oceans are home to millions of marine animals.
- We pollute the oceans with rubbish, including plastic bags.
- Turtles mistake plastic bags for jellyfish and die when they eat them.
Climate and Ice
- The climate is getting warmer.
- The ice is melting and the sea is rising.
Rivers and Water
- Rivers collect rain water.
- Plants clean the water.
- Farms and factories pollute the rivers.
- Humans waste water, flushing approximately 50 litres down the toilet every day.
Importance of Respecting Nature
- People should respect nature to live a long and healthy life.
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Learn about the interesting features and habits of Saiga antelopes, including their unique appearance, running and swimming abilities, and habitat in steppes and grasslands.
