Interesting Facts About the Savanna

The savanna is an expansive grassland where wildlife flourishes. This landscape features termite mounds and kopjes – rocky outcrops which may seem innocuous but serve an important ecological function – making the savanna home to millions of diverse organisms that contribute to its ecosystems. Herbivorous animals (plant eaters) such as zebras, wildebeests, gazelles and giraffes…

Fun Facts About the Savanna

Numerous animals found on savannas are plant eaters (herbivores), and get most of their sustenance from grazing various types of grasses. Gazelles and zebras specialize in eating lower grass while others, like giraffes, can reach high up in trees for leaves they need for nourishment. Animals of a savanna also employ strategies to evade predators….