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    Savannas are ecosystems characterized by grasslands with scattered trees that do not form a closed canopy. They are located in tropical regions between 8-20 degrees latitude, with warm temperatures year-round and seasonal rainfall. Savannas support a great diversity of animal life, including large herbivores like zebras and elephants, and carnivores such as lions and leopards. The soil is low in nutrients and plants are adapted to the climate, with grasses and drought-resistant trees the dominant vegetation types.

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    Savannas are ecosystems characterized by grasslands with scattered trees that do not form a closed canopy. They are located in tropical regions between 8-20 degrees latitude, with warm temperatures year-round and seasonal rainfall. Savannas support a great diversity of animal life, including large herbivores like zebras and elephants, and carnivores such as lions and leopards. The soil is low in nutrients and plants are adapted to the climate, with grasses and drought-resistant trees the dominant vegetation types.

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    Savannas are ecosystems characterized by grasslands with scattered trees that do not form a closed canopy. They are located in tropical regions between 8-20 degrees latitude, with warm temperatures year-round and seasonal rainfall. Savannas support a great diversity of animal life, including large herbivores like zebras and elephants, and carnivores such as lions and leopards. The soil is low in nutrients and plants are adapted to the climate, with grasses and drought-resistant trees the dominant vegetation types.

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    Savannas are ecosystems characterized by grasslands with scattered trees that do not form a closed canopy. They are located in tropical regions between 8-20 degrees latitude, with warm temperatures year-round and seasonal rainfall. Savannas support a great diversity of animal life, including large herbivores like zebras and elephants, and carnivores such as lions and leopards. The soil is low in nutrients and plants are adapted to the climate, with grasses and drought-resistant trees the dominant vegetation types.

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    Savannah

    A savanna or savannah is a mixed woodland-grassland ecosystem characterized by the trees being


    sufficiently widely spaced so that the canopy does not close. The open canopy allows sufficient light to
    reach the ground to support an unbroken herbaceous layer consisting primarily of grasses.
    Environment In general, savannas grow in tropical regions 8° to 20° from the Equator. Conditions are
    warm to hot in all seasons, but significant rainfall occurs for only a few months each year—about
    October to March in the Southern Hemisphere and April to September in the Northern Hemisphere.
    Mean annual precipitation is generally 80 to 150 cm (31 to 59 inches), although in some central
    continental locations it may be as low as 50 cm (20 inches). The dry season is typically longer than the
    wet season, but it varies considerably, from 2 to 11 months. Mean monthly temperatures are about 10
    to 20 °C (50 to 68 °F) in the dry season and 20 to 30 °C (68 to 86 °F) in the wet season. Animals
    The Savanna biome is one of the most diverse biomes in terms of animals. It’s not only aided by the
    vastness of the tropical grassland but also the varying changes in the climate. This biome supports one
    of the world’s most renowned species of animals.
    Animals The Savanna biome is one of the most diverse biomes in terms of animals. It’s not only aided
    by the vastness of the tropical grassland but also the varying changes in the climate. This biome supports
    one of the world’s most renowned species of animal Herbivores
    Zebras, Gazelles, Warthogs, Elephants, Kangaroo, Rhinoceroses, Hippos, buffalo
    Carnivores Lions, Cheetahs, Hyenas, Leopards, Crocodiles, snakes, Meerkats, Jackals, Bat-eared foxes
    Birds Parrots, Parakeets, Kingfishers, Finches, Ostriches
    Insects Ants, termites
    5 characteristics of a savanna warm temperatures, moderate rainfall, fires, seasonal
    droughts, coarse grasses and diverse animals.
    Savanna Ecosystem Savanna is an ecosystem with a huge grassland area spread in acres. It is mostly
    known as a dry region, but it is wet at the same time. Well, the savanna is a natural landform with
    grasses all around providing a perfect environment, especially for grazing animals.
    Location The Savanna biome is Tropical grassland. It is located between the two tropics, the Tropic of
    Cancer to the north and the Tropic of Capricorn to the south. The area between the tropics is what is
    known as the tropical grasslands. The biome covers over half of Africa, most of South America, and
    portions of Asia such as India. For instance, in Africa, the biome is mostly in the Eastern part, including
    Kenya and Tanzania.
    Soil The soil in the savannah is not very fertile and only has a thin layer of humus made up of
    decomposed plant and animal matter. It is porous, which means the water drains away very quickly. Soils
    tend to be red due to high iron content. There are four layers of soil in savanna grassland Humus,
    Hardpan of laterite, Red clays and re-deposited silica, Bedrock
    Plants Plant life in the Savanna is vastly adapted to cope with the climate. There are a variety of plant
    species in this biome, both tree and grass species. Trees and grasses grow in the biome. These grasses
    grow to heights of as low as 80cm to as high as 350cm. There are also serious environmental weeds
    amongst the woody plant species.

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