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Saiga antelopes: They are known for their extremely unusual appearance with an over-sized nose, the internal structure of which acts as a filter. The saiga is a small species of antelope, about the size of a goat (63-80cm shoulder height and 23-40kg in weight), which has a stooping body, a large head, a distinctive pendulant proboscid nose, and an unusual 'up and down' style of running. It's coat is a light buff color, which becomes thicker and white in the winter. Males have pale yellowish horns, 28-38cm in length. The Saiga Antelope was added to the IUCN's Red List as 'Critically Endangered' in 2001.