-Approximately 25% of the Earth is covered in grasslands -They are on every continent except Antarctica -They can be fire prone -Fire can also help keep out invasive species -Rattle is a type of plant that lives off the roots of grasses. They use the roots for nutrients and water. They can also help lower competition of other grasses. -Tropical grasslands or Savannas have taller grass than Temperate grasslands due to the hot weather.
-Cattle egrets use cattle to scare out insects from the grass but only the egrets receive benefit. This is an example of commensalism in the tropical grasslands. -More than 100 species of mammals in grasslands are endangered animals. This includes the African Elephant, Black Rhino, Black-footed Ferret, Plains Bison, Malayan Tiger, and many more. -Multiple animals are endangered due to Poaching for furs or horns. -Farmers and ranchers also use grasslands to graze animals such as cattle and sheep. -Many Farmers use a method of rotational grazing to prevent erosion and desertification.
- Grasslands attract tourism due to the variety of wildlife. -Bacteria live in the large herbivores of the Topical grasslands and help them break down/digest plant cellulose. The bacteria and herbivores are an example of mutualism. -Grasslands are known as the "Transitional biome" - The only two seasons in grasslands are growing and dormant season.