Tag: large herbivores

Invasive Hippos, Camels, and Elephants OFfer a Glimmer of Hope for Earth’s Megafauna

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From article on the Earther website…. “According to a study published in Ecography, megafauna, defined as plant-eating terrestrial mammals weighing more than 100 kilograms (220 pounds) on average, are establishing themselves in new and often unexpected places outside of their historic native ranges. These introduced populations would typically be considered invasive species, but the authors think a better term might be “survivors.” Furthermore, the giant animals, which include everything from hippopotamuses to donkeys, might offer unexpected benefits to their new homelands. In a recent article in The Conversation, the authors write that “these ‘feral’ populations are rewilding the world with… Continue reading

Holistic Planned Grazing

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Savory Institute and Savory Institute and Africa Centre for Holistic Management (ACHM) are sister organizations who are committed to empowering people to use properly managed livestock to restore grasslands through the practice of Holistic Management.  Below is a ling to their research. How Copying Nature Can Stop Desertification In Its Tracks– Continue reading