| “ | Medium herbivore. | ” |
| —In-game description | ||
The Saiga is a huntable animal in Age of Empires III: The Asian Dynasties. It appears on the maps Siberia and Mongolia, as well as Yellow River. It has 20 hit points, and holds 400 food. In addition to wandering Saiga, the Chinese can get a Saiga at each Village and Town Center by sending the Year Of The Saiga Home City Card.
History[]
| “ | Scientific Name: Saiga tatarica Approx. Size: 2-3 ft., 75-150 lb. Diet: Grasses, herbs, shrubs The saiga is actually a close relative of the sheep, yet it is usually included in the antelope family because of its close physical resemblance. It is considered an intermediate between the sheep and the antelope. The saiga lives in herds that graze the vast steppe valley linking Kazakhstan, Siberia, and northwestern China. Its geographic range once included Eastern Europe, but poaching has drastically diminished its numbers, and the saiga no longer exists in the region. The populations of China are also at risk because the saiga's horns are used in traditional Chinese medicine. The saiga is instantly recognizable by its strangely shaped, enlarged nose, which droops down over its mouth. In winter, this special nose helps to warm air before it reaches the lungs. In summer, it filters airborne dust and natural pollutants. Bearing a cinnamon-colored coat that thickens and whitens in the winter, the saiga can blend into its environment to avoid predators. It is also a very fast and agile animal, moving up to 80 mph, and can even swim across rivers to reach its destination. Female saiga are especially noteworthy because of their ability to bear young at the early age of eight months. | ” |
Gallery[]
An in-game Saiga
A herd of Saiga grazing in Mongolia
The Saiga's history portrait
Saiga image from the Compendium section
