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Recent research reveals that the wildebeest migration plays a surprising role in combating climate change. As these massive herds move through the Serengeti-Mara ecosystem, their grazing habits reduce the size and frequency of savanna wildfires. By consuming dry grass that would otherwise fuel fires, the migration prevents the release of stored carbon and actually promotes soil carbon accumulation.

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Saving Nature’s Greatest Show: How East Africa’s Communities Are Protecting the Great Migration

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October 23, 2025

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