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Grasslands: The Saiga Antelope
In Grasslands: The Saiga Antelope, narrator Sir David Attenborough introduces the Saiga antelope and how it survives on the vast Eurasian steppe. The video highlights the importance of grasslands, which cover a quarter of the Earth's land and provide essential habitats for animals like the Saiga antelope. This video is excerpted from BBC’s Planet Earth II, a breathtaking documentary series that highlights the natural wonders of our planet.
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Eurasian Steppe
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Planet Earth II
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4:35
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Location:
Eurasian Steppe
Program:
Planet Earth II
Time:
4:35
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Q: What makes the grasslands a good home for the Saiga antelope?
A: The grasslands provide a large, open space with abundant grass for the Saiga antelope to graze. The seasonal rains bring new plant life, which offers food and supports the animals in the ecosystem.
Q: How do the spring rains help the Saiga antelope survive?
A: The spring rains nourish the grasslands, making them green and fertile, which helps the Saiga find enough food. It also brings new life, such as baby antelopes, which are born during this season.
Q: Why is it important to protect grasslands for the survival of species like the Saiga antelope?
A: Grasslands provide the food and habitat that animals like the Saiga need to survive. Without healthy grasslands, species would lose their homes and food sources, leading to potential extinction.
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