SAVANNA

Where are Savannas located?

Savannas are located in Africa, India, Austrailia, and South America

ANIMALS OF THE SAVANNA

• Birds, they have a lightweight but strong skeleton.
• Elephants, they weigh more than 13,000 pounds.
• Zebras, they eat a variety of grasses.
• Horses, there are more than 400 different types.
• Giraffes, they have a camel-like shape and a leopard-like pattern.

PLANTS OF THE SAVANNA

• Star grass, they grow in a variety of fertile soils.
• Lemon grass, it is known for the taste that it adds to food.
• Baobab (bay-oh-bab) tree, there are 9 species.
• Acacia (a-kay-shuh) tree, it is commonly known as Whistling Tree or Thorntree.
• Rhodes grass, it can grow in many types of habitat.

Climate

The Savannas usually have 10 - 30 inches of rain per year, and the temperature is usually 68 - 86 degrees farenhiet

The soil conditions in the Savannas are generally low so it makes it hard for farming

INTERESTING FACTS

• Almost half of Africa is considered a Savanna.
• The Savanna remains warm all year long.
• The Savanna biome is mostly made up of grass, but there are a few trees.
• The Savanna has a long dry season so plants can adapt to the climate.
• Although there are various types of soil, the soil is not suitable for farming.

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