Ancient African herders had lasting ecological impact on grazed lands
Wednesday, August 29, 2018 - 13:30
in Biology & Nature
Ancient animal herders added to the ecological richness and diversity of the African savanna thousands of years ago -- an effect that persists to the present day, a new study finds. The herders' practice of penning their cattle, goats and sheep at night created nutrient-rich grassy glades that still attract wildlife and have increased habitat diversity in the region, researchers report.