What animals live in the grasslands?

Grasslands differ around the world, from the prairies of North America to the African Savanna. No matter which continent, grasslands support a wide variety of animal life. Large numbers of birds, grazing mammals, reptiles, insects and predators live throughout the grasslands of the world. read more

Grassland ecosystems can support high densities of grazing animals. They are home to many familiar and fascinating species that live in herds, including zebras and antelopes, and the predators that prey on them, like lions and cheetahs. read more

Each of the big three large, flightless birds -- the ostrich, the rhea and the emu -- live in grassland habitats. The ostrich (Struthio camelus) is the world’s largest bird. read more