Weird Animals – A List Of The World’s Strangest Species

Saiga Antelope
Saiga Antelope
Scientific name: Saiga tatarica

Type of animal: Mammal

Family: Bovidae

Where found: Asia

Conservation status: Critically Endangered

One of the world’s weirdest-looking land mammals is the saiga antelope, a species found in the grasslands of Central Asia.

The saiga antelope is unmistakable with its long, bulbous nose. This unique feature is an adaption for living in dry grasslands; during the winter, air is heated up in the nose before entering the lungs. During the summer, the nose cools the animal and filters dust from the air.

Saiga antelopes are primarily herbivorous, feeding on grasses and other vegetation. They are also known for their migratory behavior, with herds traveling long distances each year to find food and water.