Their presence on grasslands doubles plant diversity, according to Konza Prairie Biological Station data. The biodiversity of plant species makes ecosystems more resistant to drought.

Natural solutions, like protecting and restoring forests, wetlands, and grassland ecosystems can help, but such measures, implemented at their current pace, will not do the job in time.

Canada’s prairie grasslands are among the most endangered and least protected ecosystems in the world. “We’ve completely lost our memory of what grassland was because we’ve gotten rid of ...

Rupestrian grasslands form an ecosystem of extremes: covering a mere 0.8% of Brazil’s territory, they are home to 15% of the ...

"When water is scarce, increases in grassland productivity are more valuable because there isn't as much around," he said, ...

"Temperate grasslands are the most endangered, least protected ecosystems on the planet right now," says Trevor Herriot, co-chair of an organization dedicated to protecting the grasslands called ...

Grasslands deliver important ecosystem services — the reduction of soil erosion, improved water quality, flood mitigation, and habitat for pollinators such as the monarch butterfly.

Stacker compiled a list of 10 animals from diverse environments, outlining how each helps sustain its ecosystem. - Wildan Al Gifari // Shutterstock Stacker compiled a list of 10 animals from ...