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A-Level Biology OCR A

Acacia Impact Human Masai Describe Local Populations Mara

Local human populations have impacted the Masai Mara by clearing acacia bushes and reducing woody vegetation through animal grazing.

Paikalliset ihmispopulaatiot ovat vaikuttaneet Masai Maran alueen muuttumiseen puhdistamalla akaasiapensaikkoja ja vähentämällä puustoista kasvillisuutta karjankasvatuksella.

Front Describe the impact local human populations have had on Masai Mara.
Back Human impact on Masai Mara:
  • Region used to be dominated by acacia bushes which provided habitat for tsetse fly, carrier of sleeping sickness
  • Major tracts of acacia were cleared out & animal grazing further reduced the presence of acacia and other woody plants

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