One Earth’s “Species of the Week” series highlights the flagship species of each of the 844 unique ecoregions contained within Earth’s bioregions.
The African savanna is famous for its keystone species such as elephants, wildebeests, lions, and cheetahs. In certain conditions, however, it’s lesser-known species that help the ecosystem thrive.
During extreme wet and dry spells, the Swayne's hartebeest feasts on short grasses, pruning the area for the mild season. Yet, they are on the verge of extinction, and a local-led effort is working to save these essential grazers from disappearing for good.
Swayne's hartebeest: how a community is working to save a rare antelope | One Earth
The African savanna is famous for its keystone species such as elephants, wildebeests, lions, and cheetahs. In certain conditions, however, it’s lesser-known species that help the ecosystem thrive.
During extreme wet and dry spells, the Swayne's hartebeest feasts on short grasses, pruning the area for the mild season. Yet, they are on the verge of extinction, and a local-led effort is working to save these essential grazers from disappearing for good.
Swayne's hartebeest: how a community is working to save a rare antelope | One Earth
