Approximately 60% of Zambia is covered in some form of forest, most of which comprises of Miombo woodland, which is a tropical/subtropical grassland, savannas and shrublands. Such a biome is very important to local flora and fauna, including endemic bird specials, the African elephant, antelope and more. In addition, approximately 12.5% of Zambia is covered in Dambo, which are shallow wetlands and are vital for the water cycle and the biodiversity of the region.