Fresh grass sprouting from recently burned savanna

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Fresh grass sprouting from recently burned savanna. Locals burn savanna to attract game such as duikers which feed on the shoots of grass that appear in newly burned areas. The heat from the fire brings moisture to the surface, stimulating the growth of fresh grass. Picture Title: Fresh grass sprouting from recently burned savanna Image Location: Loango, Loango National Park in Gabon (Central Africa) Photographer/Camera: Photo taken by Rhett A. Butler using a Canon Digital Rebel XT Scenery | Deforestation Information on Gabon's forests: Gabon news | forest profile | forest stats You may print this image for personal use. Provided the mongabay.com logo is not removed, you may post this picture on your web site -- a link back is appreciated -- and use it for school projects and powerpoints. If you are interested in using this photograph in a publication, please contact me. Please reference the URL of this photo in your email. High resolution versions may be available and it may be possible to make this image available on a t-shirt or other products. Search for other pictures   mongabay.com news.mongabay.com travel.mongabay.com