All you need to know about these neglected ecosystems
Here are some interesting facts you will find in this explainer on grasslands
- What are grasslands?
- Which animals live in grasslands?
- What are the main features of a grassland?
- Why are grasslands important?
- How are grasslands useful for humans?
- What will happen if grasslands disappear?
- Which are the famous grasslands around the world?
- What threats do grasslands face?
- What kind of plants are found in grasslands?
About the contributors
Nisarg Prakash
is a wildlife biologist working with Roundglass Sustain. A large part of my work before Sustain has been along streams and rivers, in the process trying to understand otters better
Diviya Mehra
is a graphic designer. She was the former art director of National Geographic Traveller. Her love for animals, travel and design has shaped her career through the years.
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