Grasses don’t need as much water as trees and bushes do. So grasses grow well in wide, open places that are too dry for most trees but not dry enough to be deserts. These places are like giant lawns. They are called grasslands.
Grasslands are special in another way. They sometimes burn up naturally – and this helps them stay healthy! The fire burns the plants to the ground. The ashes feed the new plants that replace them.
Most big animals that live on grasslands, such as zebras, eat grass. Most small animals, such as rabbits, eat plant leaves and seeds. There are also meat-eating animals, such as foxes, snakes, and in some places, lions and leopards. Many meat-eating birds, such as hawks, hunt on grasslands.
It’s hard for a hunted animal to hide in grassland. The ground is low and flat, and there are few trees or bushes. Many animals crouch near the ground. Some, such as rabbits and zebras, can save themselves by running fast or skilfully. Others dig tunnels in which to hide.
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