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The saiga has a long nose to store food.

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The saiga, an antelope from the steppes of Central Asia, has a long, flexible nose that works as an air filter and heater. In winter, it warms the air before it reaches the lungs, and in summer, it filters the dust raised by the herds.

Source: National Geographic

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