These plants are indigenous to most of Africa and thrive in dry grasslands. Many of these bulbs can live for decades. Century plants grow as large bulbs that can grow up to 7 inches tall.

leaving a gap in understanding how these complex plant mixtures might thrive in African conditions. “We are calling for ...

They are also home to over 2500 species of plants and rare birds, among them the wattled crane and bearded vulture. However, grasslands in South Africa are under-protected. Without conservation ...

In Africa much of the livestock is used to provide daily nourishment for many rural populations who depend on their animals for sustenance. Those of us whose livelihoods depend on grasslands are ...

Some of the world’s best-known and iconic wildlife makes its home on grasslands, including savannah elephants, rhinos and lions on the east African acacia savannahs. And Bengal tigers, greater ...

Looking at which insects pollinate plants and with what success on grasslands of different ages, from very recently recovered to continuously managed for at least 300 years, they turned to ski ...