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A new survey finds that, after learning more, 68% of respondents now consider grasslands a critical ecosystem
Excerpt from this story from Audubon:
Forty-seven percent of Americans are unfamiliar with grasslands—one of the nation’s most essential and most threatened ecosystems, according to new national survey findings released by the America’s Grasslands Coalition. However, after completing the survey, more than two-thirds ranked grasslands as one of the top three most important ecosystems. The America’s Grasslands Coalition sees this as a promising sign that increasing appreciation and awareness of America’s grasslands is the key to catalyzing conservation action. The results are part of a nationally representative survey conducted by GlobeScan during April 16-28, 2026, with a sample size of 2,014.
A foundation of biodiversity and rural livelihoods, grasslands play a vital role in supporting wildlife, storing carbon, sustaining food systems, and maintaining ecosystem balance. U.S. Grasslands, including savannahs and shrublands, currently cover nearly 1 million square miles. And yet they are disappearing at an alarming rate, with only about half of the country's historic grasslands remaining. This decline threatens wildlife, rural economies, and climate resilience.
Key findings
Awareness of grasslands remains low: Only 16% of surveyed Americans say they have a significant or a lot of knowledge about grasslands, while nearly half (47%) claim having little or no knowledge.
Perceived importance rises with awareness: At the beginning of the survey, only 31% of respondents place grasslands among the top three most important ecosystems, which makes grasslands’ overall importance-ranking fall behind freshwater (69%), forests (61%), and oceans (45%). By the end, after learning more, 68% of respondents rank grasslands as one of the top three most important ecosystems.
Need for conservation is underestimated: Only 24% of respondents identify grasslands as one of the top three most threatened, placing them near the bottom among all ecosystems.
Strong support for conservation: 71% are likely to support grasslands conservation. 47% think the future of grasslands directly affects them personally and 58% believe their actions can make a difference in protecting grasslands.
There are five species of prairie dogs!
-Black tailed
-White tailed
-Gunnisons (Picture)
-Mexican
-Utah
Last two are classified as endangered. They live in very small ranges compared to the others. Utah PDogs are also the smallest out of all the species.
Out of the five, Black tailed are the most widespread and have the highest population, BUT, all of them have been gradually losing numbers. Mainly due to urbanization, habitat loss (grasslands) and human activity, as well as disease. In the 19th and 20th century, it was very common for farmers to kill prairie dogs.
Prairie dogs are considered a KEYSTONE SPECIES! Which means they are crucial for the existance of the grasslands ecosystem. Many other animals depend on them. For example the endangered Black Footed Ferret feeds almost excusively on prairie dogs! Burrowing owls use their burrows as shelter.
Don't worry, prairie dogs won't go extinct anytime soon :) (Hopefully)
But more people should understand how important and fascinating those little rodents are! They are often overlooked and have little to no representation in media. Want to learn more? Follow me!
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Prairie Dogs: Keystone Creatures of the Plains and Why Our Birds Depend on Them
By: Heather Weber-Langvardt
When you walk through Colorado’s grasslands in early spring, you’re stepping into one of the most intricate ecosystems in North America. At the heart of it all is a surprising hero: the prairie dog. These energetic little mammals are far more than familiar roadside silhouettes. They form the foundation of life for many of the birds we love, including the Burrowing…
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This image depicts a winter evening in the arid grassland near Mescal, located in Cochise County, Arizona. The scene features a dramatic sunset with red and orange hues reflecting off overcast clouds.The landscape consists of dry, golden-brown grass in the foreground and mountains in the distance.The area shown is characteristic of the high desert environment found in southeastern Arizona