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The grassland is one of the most dominant of Earth\u2019s ecosystems.
Of the total land on Earth, grassland takes up between 31 to 43% of it. It is one of Earth\u2019s largest and most expansive biomes, with grasslands ranging from vast Savannah that cover countries to tiny meadows within a woodland.
Without them, we would not have begun cultivation and many of our animal companions would never have existed.
Yet, when we think of animals that live in this habitat, we probably only think of their domesticated descendants.
Cows, horses, donkeys, and others all originated in various plains and grasslands that stretched around the planet.
However, there are many others that continue to dominate these areas as both predators and prey.
These animals have taken on characteristics and forms better adapted to these sprawling, open spaces that are instantly recognizable, even if the creatures are not closely related.
So, if there are so many interesting creatures living in earth\u2019s grasslands, what are they? Are they just roamers into the grasses, or its permanent residents?
Today, we will answer the question of what lives in our grasslands and give the lowdown on some of the unique creatures that have come to call this place home.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Types Of Animals in the Grasslands<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Due to this biome\u2019s huge size and the number of animals that live there, it is difficult to describe the different types of animals that live there and what they do.
Some are specialized carrion eaters, some are adaptive canopy hunters, and some are just generalized browsers, the list goes on.
Therefore, we will describe in this list some of the most impressive and important types of animals in the grassland.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Large Herbivore: Elephants<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
We will start this list of creatures that live on one of Earth\u2019s largest biomes with the largest terrestrial creature: the African Bush Elephant.
With the largest being over 13 feet tall and weighing upwards of 11 tons, African Bush Elephants are nothing to sneeze at.
These animals roam the grasslands, eating up to 150 kg of grasses, herbs, and creepers a day.
They travel in kinship groups of many members, which are normally made up of one matriarch, several adult females, the daughters of said females, and their prepubescent sons.
The matriarch will lead the group in an ever-present quest for food and water, as they are normally the oldest, wisest, and most experienced.
Males leave the group at between 10 and 19 years of age and go off either solo or form their own groups of other males.
Groups of elephants will cooperate when looking for food, water, shelter, or in defense against predatory animals.<\/p>\n\n\n\n