Regeneration game
Grass, unlike other plants, grows from its roots instead of the tip. This gives it astonishing powers of regeneration. It also means it can be almost constantly cropped, a never ending supply of food for animals. This indestructible plant has taken over the rift valley plains and in so doing it supports the greatest numbers and diversity of large grazers in the world.
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