Grasslands - Introduction

Grasslands are places where fast-running animals live. Since there are almost no trees in grasslands, animals can run at their top speeds without bumping into things. Both cheetahs and ostriches, known for their swiftness, make grasslands their home. Other animals living in grasslands include zebras, giraffes, white rhinoceros, warthogs, grasshoppers, and vultures.

Like the name suggests, grasses rule the landscape in grasslands. On average, grasslands receive about 25-50 inches of rainfall a year. If the place received more rain, it would be able to grow trees and become a forest. If the place received less rain, it would be a desert. At least one-fifth of the Earth's land area is grasslands. They can be found on every continent except Antarctica.

Grasslands can be divided into two groups. There are temperate grasslands and savannahs. .....