Ecosystem responses to global change are often nonlinear. Ecological thresholds are tipping points beyond which small changes in environmental conditions can have disproportionate effects on ...

In the vast golden grasslands of sub-Saharan Africa, the secretary bird makes an unforgettable sight — long-legged, crested, and stalking the savanna with deliberate, high-stepping precision. Famous ...

Rupestrian grasslands form an ecosystem of extremes: covering a mere 0.8% of Brazil’s territory, they are home to 15% of the nation’s flora. Of the 5,700 plant species catalogued, 40% can only be ...

Grass, clover and herbs are the foundation of Swiss agriculture: Two-thirds of Switzerland's agricultural land is grassland, much of which is barely suitable for arable farming. Vast areas of ...

The Southeastern Grasslands Institute (SGI) at Austin Peay State University (APSU) has received a significant grant from the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation’s (NFWF) America’s Ecosystem ...

A reflection of the planet’s increasingly volatile climate and the enduring influence of industrial interests, North American grasslands find themselves at the epicenter of one of the most severe ...

Nestled away from encroaching urbanization and expanding development, the sprawling grasslands at Lubbock Lake Landmark stand as a poignant reminder of the boundless beauty that once blanketed the ...

Along with forests, grasslands and wetlands are also being converted to cropland and pasture at an increasing rate around the world—often for livestock farming and the export of agricultural products.

Establishing forests can capture carbon and boost biodiversity — but some biomes are a better bet than others, a recent study ...