Dehradun, Aug. 31 -- With armed guard in South Sudan's Sahel eco-region

All Around the World with the Most Travelled Indian

Between the two very recognizable and relatable ecosystems of Forests & Deserts, lie the less conspicuous and less glamorous Grasslands - A sort of a transition zone which is not too wet nor too dry. Now why would anyone get excited about a land full of grass? It does not strike up images of great explorers cutting through the dense vegetation of rainforests and discovering exotic animals and planets for scientific purposes. Nor does it conjure up romantic thoughts of absolute solitude and of a nomad crossing a desert. But as humble as grasslands are, they are one of the essential ecosystems on Earth - Be it for ca...