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Savanna Banana
The Grasslands of Africa
Plant Species
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Various Grasses
Trees spaces are dispersed
High range of herbaceous plants
Very exotic plant life
Many environmental weeds
Animal Species
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Elephants- Herbivores
Black Mambas- Carnivores
Koala Bears- Herbivores
Lions- Carnivores
Emus- Omnivores
Weather Information
• Normally about 20-50 inches of rainfall each year.
• Has a wet/dry climate.
• In the Summer it rains a lot, in the winter it rarely rains and is very dry.
Maps and Location
• Locations mostly in Africa and in some parts of South America and
Australia.
Seasonal Information
• In the winter, this biome receives little to no amount of precipitation and
usually is dry. Rivers tend to try up and little shrubs and other plants shrivel
up and die. Animals have to migrate. The temperature ranges from about
68- 78 degrees Fahrenheit.
• In the summer, this biome receives basically all of its annual rain. This
means in the summer it has a wet climate. The plants begin to flourish and
the rivers flow freely. Animals will migrate back in this season which usually
is around the beginning of May. The temperature ranges from 78- 86
degrees Fahrenheit.
Biome Features
• Mostly grass with dispersed trees and shrubs
• Scientists have discovered that almost every type of soil there is was
discovered in these types of biomes.
• The savanna covers half of Africa, and is also found in large areas of
Australia, South America, and even India.
• This type of biome is very vast and usually covers up large amounts of a
landmass
Tourist Activities
• Many National Parks to visit in savannas
• Visit the wild life and go pet a zebra or something
• If interested you could go hunting
Traveling Information
• The Kruger National Park makes up more than 7,700 square miles.
• Roads in this park include more than 150 different types of mammals and
500 different species of birds.
• There is also the Kalahari Gemsbok National Park that includes red sand
dunes, and dry river beds that are home to large herds of desert antelope
called gemsbok which is where this National Park gets its name from. Here
you will see many different species of mammals as well including meerkats,
cheetahs, and leopards.
Environmental Issues
• Because the Savanna can be very dry in the winter, this may lead to wildfires,
which are common in the savanna. These fires burn the little bit of plants
that are still alive during this time of the season. Humans have also harmed
the environment by over farming the soil. If the biome is too dry, there
won't be any water for the animals to drink, and no vegetation for them to
eat off of. Therefore, they will die of dehydration or starvation, and
eventually become extinct. The problem with a population becoming extinct
is that it can affect the entire community.
Cautions and Warnings
• There are a lot of mosquitos in this biome that carry malaria, therefore you
can actually die from visiting the savanna.
• Also, the crime rate is very high surrounding the savanna. So if you are
visiting approach with caution.
Sources of Awesomeness
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http://www.glogster.com/rosh8270/savanna-biome/g-6lloa6ja443ouap38hnoka0
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http://www.savanna.org.au/all/plants.html
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http://chou-jc-panthera-pardus.wikispaces.com/Small+Savannah+Leopard+(Panthera+parva)
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http://pngimg.com/img/fruits/banana
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http://traveltips.usatoday.com/things-tropical-savanna-africa-61257.html
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http://www.blueplanetbiomes.org/african_savanna.htm
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http://www.wall.alphacoders.com
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http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Elephant
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http://en.climate-data.org/location/489450/
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