Temperate grasslands—those that get cooler in winter—are especially hard-hit. Found on every continent but Antartica, temperate grasslands account for eight percent of the planet’s land.

These grasslands host a variety of animals, plants, microbes, and human communities that depend on each other for survival and prosperity. Here are four facts about grasslands that we bet you didn’t ...

Grasslands go by many names. In the U.S. Midwest, they're often called prairies. In South America, they're known as pampas. Central Eurasian grasslands are referred to as steppes, while African ...

Temperate grasslands located in colder regions experience icy winters and blizzards. High winds generate sudden snowstorms that spread across the plains. Due to the hot, dry summer climate ...

Grasslands — also known as prairies, steppes, pampas or savannas — are home to 25% of the world’s population and all kinds of plants and wildlife, including elephants, rhinos and lions ...

The video explores the drastic loss of U.S. grasslands, leading to biodiversity decline. This video examines the severe decline of U.S. grasslands, causing significant biodiversity loss. It ...

A drive through Niagara County’s rural areas in June offers waves of tall, wispy grasses swaying in the breeze. While there may seem to be open green spaces everywhere, environmentalists say ...

At the Nachusa Grasslands, there are more than 4,000 acres of restored tallgrass prairie — and one herd of bison. "Grazing is something, especially from bison, that's been absent from this state ...