SAVANNAS

What is a saVanna

• A savanna is grassland ecosystem characterized by the trees being sufficiently wide
• .A savanna is a grassland ecosystem characterized by the trees being sufficiently wide spaced so the canopy does not close

Where Are savannas

• There savannas located in Africa,South America,India,and Australia
• They are also located in Nigeria,Togo,Zimbabwe,and Zambia.

What animals are in the savanna

• Animals such as zebras,rhinos,gazelles, hyenas,and cheetahs.
• There are other animals such as elephants,lions, and starlings.

SAVANNA'S CLIMATE

• The range of temperature in the savanna 68 to 86 degrees fahrenheit.
• The most rainfall falls between March and November.
• With an annual rainfall of 10 to 30 inches.

INTERESTING FACTS ABOUT SAVANNAS

• Many animals of the savanna are endangered due to overhunting and loss of habitat.
• Many of the animals in the savanna have long legs which helps them when migrating long distances.
• Most of the plants will survive because they have extensive root systems.
• The baobab tree that lives in the savanna can live for thousands of years.

TROPICAL RAINFOREST

WHAT IS A TRoPICAL RAINFOREST

• Tropical Rainforest, the lesser known but equally endangered rainforest.
• Pine savanna and much much more.

TROPICAL Rainforest ANIMALS

• Some animals such as monkeys,butterflies,and bats.
• More animals are lizards,capybara,eagles,and jaguars.

TROPiCAL Rainforest CLIMATE

• The climate is very humid because of all the rainfall which amounts to 250 cm.
• It is also very hot and wet.

INTERESTING FACTS ABOUT TROPICAL RAINFOREST

• About 1/4 of natural medicines have been discovered in rainforests.
• 70% or more of the plants that are used to treat cancer are found only in the tropical rainforests on the planet.
• Timber, coffee, cocoa and many medicinal products are few of the products produced by rainforests, including those used in the treatment of cancer.
• Bamboo plants can grow 9 inches.

RESOURCES

• Duckstars.com
• Tropical rainforest.com
• Enchantelearning.com
• Google/Images