The saiga is notable for its highly-arched nose and inflated nostrils, which are so much lengthened as to necessitate the animal's walking backwards when it feeds.
"Natural History of the Mammalia of India and Ceylon"
Robert A. Sterndale
The skull of the saiga is unique among ruminants, and those who wish to become acquainted with its most minute osteological details should refer to an article on this animal by Dr. James Murie in the 'P. Z. S.,' 1870, p.
"Natural History of the Mammalia of India and Ceylon"
Robert A. Sterndale
Hodgson was apparently not well acquainted at the time with saiga, or he would have certainly alluded to the affinity.
"Natural History of the Mammalia of India and Ceylon"
Robert A. Sterndale