Tropical grassland is called " zoo of the world". The reasons behind this are mentioned below.
- There is a vast grassland in the central Africa. It has extended in the countries like Kenya, Tanzania, Uganda, Sudan, Nigeria etc. This grassland in the central Africa is known as Savanna grassland.
- There are no dense forest with tall and big trees since it is hot but often dry throughout the year. Vast grassland with tall grasses having long roots are found in such region. Short and scattered umbrella shaped trees are found in some places.
- Various species of wild animals ( both herbivorous and carnivorous) like lion, leopard, wolf crocodile, deer, gazelle, elephant, wild buffalo, rhinoceros, hippo etc are found here. These animals live in group to prevent the attack of their enemies( predators)
- Human residence an jungle both are not here.Tourists can observe such animals going very close in their vehicles.
- Therefore, this region is called Zoo of the world.