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.
Vitamins D, E and the Bs. The B vitamins support energy production and protein metabolism, both of which are key to muscle building. You usually get enough B vitamins through your diet, but vitamin B-12 may be lacking in vegans and vegetarians, so check with your doctor to see if you might need a supplement.
Vitamin C. Vitamin C increases the absorption of minerals in the body that are used for muscle contraction including calcium, iron and magnesium. A deficiency in vitamin C, therefore, can inhibit proper muscle function and cause muscle tightness or cramping.You can obtain vitamin C from citrus fruit, broccoli, brussel sprouts, strawberries, cabbage and spinach.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.