![]() The lifespan of gophers is five years and they can survive despite the threats from known predators like snakes. Male gophers are slightly larger in size and weight than female gophers. Like other rodents, it has a small size and claws that are adapted to digging tunnels. The gopher is a rodent which uses tunnels as a means of protection and gathers food. The climate changes cannot affect the animal due to its ability to adapt to cold weather and hot weather. The mobility skills of this animal are remarkable as it can swim across rivers no matter the size. If cornered, it can use the hind legs, which are equipped with sharp claws to tear apart potential foes in defence. Predators like the puma or jaguar frequently hunt down this animal, but the giant anteater avoids them by galloping away. The giant anteater can be found in the grasslands of South and Central America. If a predator is spotted, it employs an alarm response to alert fellow dogs.Īlso known as the giant ant bear, the giant anteater feeds on ants, insects, and termites depending on the season of the grasslands. Predators do have a hard time trying to hunt the Prairie dog down thanks to the superior anti-predator techniques it has. The grasslands provide grass, seeds, and insects to prairie dogs. The grasslands are their preferred dwelling grounds because it provides them with hiding areas so they can protect themselves against harsh weather elements like floods and blizzards during the winter. The structure of the prairie dog is similar to that of a squirrel, but it is their warning call to each other whenever danger lurks that sounds familiar to that of a dog. However, they should be approached with caution since when provoked, they can be deadly. The main advantage here over the European Bison is that the American species can be domesticated since they get along with ordinary cattle. ![]() ![]() In Europe, the bison is also found there, but it is different from the American species. Unlike the African buffalo, the bison has a round hump and are heavy. Thanks to the conservation efforts, the species has made a comeback from near extinction in the 19th century. Several states in the US and Canada have put in place measures to limit the hunting of Pronghorns to prevent the species from extinction.ĭubbed the American buffalo, the animal resides in North America. The cud is their main part of their diet, which pronghorns chew. Pronghorns are herbivores and thrive in grasslands because they are able to eat certain herbs that are considered poisonous to other herbivores residing in the grasslands. The lifespan ranges from 3-6 years in wild grasslands but in zoo, parks, and other forms of captivity, the swift fox can live for up to 14 years. Thanks to conservation efforts by wildlife authorities, the swift fox was saved from possible extinction. The survival of the fox in the grasslands is based on its omnivore diet of fruits and insects. Water is also a reason why the wildebeest migrates during dry seasons to other grasslands where water it is readily availableĭespite the resemblance to a domestic cat regarding size, the fox lives in near harsh conditions of North America especially in Colorado, New Mexico, Kansas, Oklahoma, and Arizona in grasslands. The grasslands provide the wildebeest with a rich diet of foliage and suitable place to breed. Following this immigration are packs of predators. Tourists visit Kenya and Tanzania to witness the historical migration of the wildebeest from either Serengeti grasslands (Tanzania) to Maasai Mara (Kenya). The climate in the grasslands also changes depending on the seasons hence during the dry season, when water and grass are in short supply, animals move to other grasslands. The grasslands provide animals with a variety of diets like grass, shrubs, twigs and even fellow animals for prey. Grasslands cover 25 percent of the world’s surface and it is the preferred habitat for animals like the wildebeest, coyote, and pronghorn. Animals That Live in the Grasslands Pronghorns in the grasslands of Wyoming.
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