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Grasslands: Patagonian Grasslands of Argentina
Agricultural development and overgrazing by sheep are threatening the Patagonian grasslands of Argentina. Though the grasslands are mostly intact, a small percentage of the land is officially protected, and the Nature Conservancy fears that its vulnerability will affect species like the guanaco, rhea and gray fox.
Must-See Sight: San Carlos de Bariloche, a gateway city to Patagonia’s grasslands.