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Two native species in this biome that are endangered are the Black Rhino and the African Elephant.
African Elephant- The African Elephant is the largest subspecies of elephant and they are usually found in the tropical grasslands of southern and eastern Africa. African Elephants travel in groups, and each family unit is composed of about 10 females and their calves. In addition, they feed on grass and other plants, which helps them contribute to the maintenance of the savannas by reducing tree densities. Unfortunately, the African Elephant is an endangered species. The main cause of the decline of its population is poaching. Humans often kill elephants for their ivory, or tusks, which are sold for high prices in black markets.
Black Rhino- The Black Rhino is also a native endangered mammal of the savanna. They are large herbivores that get their nutrition from eating trees and bushes. They are known to feed at night and during the hours between dawn and dusk. In addition, rhinos like to roll in mud , which acts as a natural bug repellent and sunblock. Black Rhinos are widely known for their prominent horn, which is the largest out of the two. Like the African Elephant, the Black Rhino is also endangered due to poaching. Sadly, they are hunted and killed for their horns.
A very small but dangerous species that has a large impact on this biome is the Fire Ant.
Fire Ant- One invasive species in the tropical grasslands, such as the African Savanna, is the Fire Ant.The Fire Ant may be small, but its impact in the savanna biome is large. Because it is not a native species, Fire Ants often replace native ant species and cause drastic changes to the biome food chain by eliminating other arthropods. It often eats plants that are needed by other species and interrupts the mutualism between them. The Fire Ant can also cause problems to other species in the savanna, such as elephants and large cats, with its bite. In addition, the invasive ant reduces biodiversity among organisms by hurting them or meddling with their food supply.
African Elephant- The African Elephant is the largest subspecies of elephant and they are usually found in the tropical grasslands of southern and eastern Africa. African Elephants travel in groups, and each family unit is composed of about 10 females and their calves. In addition, they feed on grass and other plants, which helps them contribute to the maintenance of the savannas by reducing tree densities. Unfortunately, the African Elephant is an endangered species. The main cause of the decline of its population is poaching. Humans often kill elephants for their ivory, or tusks, which are sold for high prices in black markets.
Black Rhino- The Black Rhino is also a native endangered mammal of the savanna. They are large herbivores that get their nutrition from eating trees and bushes. They are known to feed at night and during the hours between dawn and dusk. In addition, rhinos like to roll in mud , which acts as a natural bug repellent and sunblock. Black Rhinos are widely known for their prominent horn, which is the largest out of the two. Like the African Elephant, the Black Rhino is also endangered due to poaching. Sadly, they are hunted and killed for their horns.
A very small but dangerous species that has a large impact on this biome is the Fire Ant.
Fire Ant- One invasive species in the tropical grasslands, such as the African Savanna, is the Fire Ant.The Fire Ant may be small, but its impact in the savanna biome is large. Because it is not a native species, Fire Ants often replace native ant species and cause drastic changes to the biome food chain by eliminating other arthropods. It often eats plants that are needed by other species and interrupts the mutualism between them. The Fire Ant can also cause problems to other species in the savanna, such as elephants and large cats, with its bite. In addition, the invasive ant reduces biodiversity among organisms by hurting them or meddling with their food supply.