Large mammals, such as Roosevelt elk, black-tail deer, black bear, and coyote, use grasslands as foraging areas and/or travel routes to adjacent lands. Smaller mammals, such as voles and mice, thrive in grasslands. These smaller mammals serve as prey for raptors such as red-tailed hawks, northern harriers, American kestrels, and various species of owls, all of which use open grasslands as hunting grounds. Songbird and shorebird species use grasslands to rest, nest and feed.
3 of 8. Vitamin D really does the body good. In addition to aiding in the absorption of calcium to build strong muscles and bones, vitamin D helps reduce inflammation and regulate the immune system. Sources: Fatty fish, liver oils, fortified milk products, fortified cereals, meats, eggs, sunlight.
A common deficiency found in older people, Vitamin D can help discomfort and aching in the muscles. Vitamin D also helps in the absorption and utilization of calcium in the blood, which is required to soften and relax the muscles when they begin to cramp or tighten. The main source for vitamin D is from direct sunlight.hoto Credit vitamins image by Keith Frith from Fotolia.com. Muscle tightness is caused by short, involuntary contractions of the muscles typically due to exercise. Vitamins work together with the other nutrients of the body to improve absorption, circulation and overall function of the muscles, organs and tissues.