Grasslands — also known as prairies, steppes, pampas or savannas — are home to 25% of the world’s population and all kinds of plants and wildlife, including elephants, rhinos and lions.
Grasslands are vast areas of natural vegetation that might include lush green grass running across miles and miles. They are seen as intermediaries between forests at one end and deserts at the other.
High-altitude grasslands bordering cloud forest are key habitats for Andean bears and conservation managers should consider how livestock impact this important ecosystem, the authors say.
Glacier FarmMedia - A Neepawa family has partnered with the Nature Conservancy of Canada to safeguard an ecologically significant piece of grassland. The ...