Study: Increased rainfall accelerates grass growth, influencing wildfires and animal migration patterns in the Serengeti

Study: Increased rainfall accelerates grass growth, influencing wildfires and animal migration patterns in the Serengeti

New research analyzes the influence of changes in rainfall to Serengeti National Park in Tanzania. PHOTO/Richard Mortel/Flickr, CC BY 2.0 By SPECIAL CORRESPONDENT [email protected] The Serengeti is one of the most diverse ecosystems on Earth. The massive savanna stretches more than 30,000 square kilometers across Tanzania and southwestern Kenya, and conservation sites, including national parks and…

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Wildfires force evacuations near Grand Canyon

Wildfires force evacuations near Grand Canyon

A growing wildfire ignited by lightning is prompting evacuations near the Grand Canyon after burning through over 1,000 acres in Arizona. The White Sage Fire prompted evacuations in parts of Grand Canyon National Park and all of Gunnison National Park near Jacob Lake, the National Park Service said on Thursday. Lightning strikes on Thursday ignited…

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