Grasses & Grazers of Botswana and the surrounding savanna

Download or read book Grasses & Grazers of Botswana and the surrounding savanna written by Veronica Roodt and published by Penguin Random House South Africa. This book was released on 2015-06-03 with total page 709 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An accessible reference to the grasses and grazers of this region, Veronica Roodt’s book details the fascinating ways in which these plants and animals have evolved together. The book covers: some 100 grass species (includes sketches and photographs of each species) that are preferred livestock and wild game fodder and that serve as indicators of veld condition; the role of grasses in the food chain; grass anatomy and growth; how grazers have evolved to survive on grasses, both physically and in terms of their behaviour; significant grazers that occur in the region and that play a vital role in shaping the savanna biome, and effective grassland management practices. Nature lovers, farmers, students and tourists who seek an in-depth look at the interactions between grasses and the grazers that depend on them for life need look no further than this invaluable guide.