sentence: Elephants are known to tear down trees and feed on their leaves, making trees even more scarce.
sentences_before: There are a few trees in the grassland because of the low rainfall. Thorny trees called acacias are one of a handful of trees that are able to grow here. Wildfires are common and prevent trees from growing. The animals also prevent trees from growing as they eat the tender sprouts before they can develop into grown trees.
concept_name: elephant
headings: Grassland Plants and animals
categories: Agriculture