List of Grassland Animals in English with Pictures

Last updated on July 15, 2024 by Isabella Claire

Grassland, known as prairies, pampas, steppes, and savannas in different regions, is home to a diverse range of animals. You will learn about the unique animals that roam these open spaces, traveling in herds like zebras and kangaroos. By engaging with this reference, you can enjoy both visual and factual learning experiences, enhancing your language skills in an enjoyable way.

List of Grassland Animals

List of Grassland Animals
List of Grassland Animals – Created by 7ESL

You may be surprised by the variety of animals that feed on and live in grasslands. The following are SOME of the grassland animals. I listed them according to their class. The country or continent where they are commonly found or the place with the most number of species, is also included in the list.

Grassland Mammals

  1. Aardwolf (Africa)
  2. Anteater (South and Central America)
  3. Antelope (Africa, Asia, North America, Middle East)
  4. Baboon ( Africa and Saudi Arabia)
  5. Bison (America, Canada and Mexico)
  6. Brown Bear (North America, Europe, Asia)
  7. Cougar ( Canada)
  8. Deer (white-tailed) ( North and Central America, Canada)
  9. Elephant (Africa, Asia)
  10. Fox (North America, Europe, Asia, Africa)
  11. Gazelle (Africa)
  12. Hare (Ethiopia)
  13. Hedgehog ( New Zealand)
  14. Hyena (Sumatra)
  15. Kangaroo (Australia)
  16. Leopard (Persia, Africa, India)
  17. Lion ( Asia, Africa)
  18. Monkey (Asia)
  19. Prairie Dog ( North America)
  20. Rhinoceros (India)
  21. Skunk ( Central Canada)
  22. Tapir ( South America)
  23. Tiger (Sumatra)
  24. Wolf ( Ethiopia)
  25. Zebra ( Africa)

Grassland Birds

  1. Bee-eater ( Africa, Asia )
  2. Bluebird ( America)
  3. Caracara ( North America)
  4. Crane (Antartica, South America)
  5. Dove (Sahara Desert, Antratica)
  6. Duck ( Asia)
  7. Eagle ( Eurasia, Africa)
  8. Falcon ( every continent except Antarctica)
  9. Flycatcher ( eastern part of the United States)
  10. Hawk (Central America, Jamaica)
  11. Heron ( United States)
  12. Hornbill (Africa, Asia)
  13. Ostritch (North Africa)
  14. Quail (Bangladesh)
  15. Raven (Eurasia, Iceland)
  16. Stork (Africa, Asia, Europe)
  17. Thrasher (Canada)
  18. Whydah (West Africa)
  19. Yellow Cardinal (United States)

Grassland Reptiles

  1. Alligator (American)
  2. Caiman ( South Mexico)
  3. Chameleons (Madagascar)
  4. Crocodiles (Africa, Southeast Asia)
  5. Geckos (every continent except Antarctica)
  6. Lizards (every continent except Antarctica)
  7. Skinks (Southeast Asia, Australia)
  8. Snakes (Mexico-the most number of snake species in the world)
  9. Tortoises (North America, Eurasia, Southeast Asia, Africa)
  10. Turtles (Antarctica)

Grassland Amphibians

  1. Frogs ( Europe)
  2. Toads (Australia, Papua New Guinea, Philippines)
  3. Salamanders ( Brazil)

Grassland Insects

  1. Ants (anywhere in the world except Antractica, Greenland, Iceland)
  2. Beetles (almost in all habitats)
  3. Bees (almost in all habitats)
  4. Caterpillars (almost in all habitats
  5. Crane flies (United Kingdom)
  6. Crickets (China)
  7. Cockroaches (United states-most number of species)
  8. Fleas (Africa, Southeast Asia)
  9. Stick bugs (Australia)
  10. Wasps (North America)
  11. Worms (Europe- most number of species)

Facts about Grassland Animals

  • Savanna Elephants help in reducing tree density in open woodlands so other grassland animals living among them will survive.
  • Aardwolves have a designated place in their habitat for urination and defecation, so you cannot see their litter anywhere.
  • Skunks use their noxious odors to protect themselves from predators.
  • Whydah is also called widow bird because, in Africa, any birds that have long dark tails suggests a funeral veil.
  • Caimans determine the gender of their offsprings based on the temperature of the nests where they put their eggs. The nests are made of soil and vegetation. As the plants rot, it produces heat that warms the eggs. Warmer temperature produces females. A colder temperature produces a male.
Grassland Birds
Grassland Birds – Created by 7ESL
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