News Headline

Critical Role of Grazing Animals in an Ecosystem

Source
EOS

Publication Date
2018-01-30

The sight of animals—horses, cattle, sheep, and goats—grazing in a field or pasture is pleasantly bucolic. But in addition to being picturesque, these herbivores play a critical role in local and global ecosystems. For example, the presence of grazing herbivores is known to have an effect on plant health and productivity, biodiversity and species composition, nutrient cycling, and other processes.

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https://eos.org/research-spotlights/critical-role-of-grazing-animals-in-an-ecosystem