Explainer

Grasslands: Importance, Types, Threats

All you need to know about these neglected ecosystems
Text by: Nisarg Prakash Design by: Diviya Mehra
Updated   September 29, 2022
Text by: Nisarg Prakash Design by: Diviya Mehra
Updated   September 29, 2022
1 min read
All you need to know about these neglected ecosystems
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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 Authors

Nisarg Prakash

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

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.