The ecology of the earths grazing ecosystems
Frank DA, McNaughton SJ, Tracy BF. 1998. The ecology of the earths grazing ecosystems. BioScience. 48(7):513-521
Studies of the Serengeti and Yellowstone ecosystems show many common properties. Yellowstone ungulates migrate seasonally, but for different environmental factors than Serengeti ungulates. The authors measured plant biomass concentration throughout the seasonal ranges of migrating animals. Just as eliminating processes such as fire that occur at large spatial scales, so eliminating migrating grazers by fragmenting grazing ecosystems alters the fundamental character of the habitat.
- Type
- Journal Article
- Authors
- Frank, Douglas; McNaughton, Samuel; Tracy, Benjamin
- Units
- YELL
- Keywords
- Animal Studies, Ecology, Grassland, Grazing, Plant Studies, Range, Ungulates