Why the Saiga Antelope Has Such a Strange Nose
Few mammals have a face quite like the saiga antelope. Hanging over its mouth is a large, flexible, downward-facing nose that can look almost trunk-like when viewed from the side. …
Central Asia
How Pallas’s Cats Survive Extreme Cold With Dense Fur and a Remarkable Tail
Among the wind-scoured rocks of Central Asia, a Pallas’s cat can appear almost motionless against the winter landscape. Snow collects between boulders, temperatures fall far below freezing, and vegetation offers …