Large mammalian herbivores like the yak and ibex play a crucial role in stabilizing the pool of soil carbon in grazing ecosystems such as the Spiti region in the Himalayas, according to a 16-year-long study carried out by researchers at the Center for Ecological Sciences (CES) and the Divecha Center for Climate Change (DCCC), Indian Institute of Science (IISc).
source https://www.lifetechnology.com/blogs/life-technology-science-news/grazing-animals-key-to-long-term-soil-carbon-stability-study-finds
