The pronghorn antelope of the United States and the saiga antelope of the central Asian steppes live in similar habitats and have similar adaptations. Which of the following features would you be surprised to find in a saiga antelope?

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The presence of cellulose-digesting bacteria in the digestive tract is crucial for herbivores like the saiga antelope to break down the cellulose in their plant-based diet. Without these bacteria, they would not be able to efficiently extract nutrients from their forage.

The Pronghorn Antelope of the United States and the Saiga