Adaptations
They have a broad back, and flat topped teeth that are adopted to feed on grasses and have different digestive systems
Bison
Where are most common grasslands located?
mid-altitudes and near interiors most countries
What is the Average Temperature in a temperate grassland?
40 C to 50 C
Temperate grasslands are found___ and ____ of the equator?
North,South
This animal is 11'3 and is covered in spots?
Giraffe
they are clad in their colors and match the grass and surroundings of there wide open habitats
Gazelle
How much do grasslands cover in all land area?
25%
How much precipitation do temperate grasslands get per year?
20-35 inches
Tropical grassland are found___ to the equator?
Close/near
What are some temperate grassland birds?
Owls,Hawks
Have front legs and paws that allow them to burrow into the ground, where they are away from predators.
Prairie Dogs
How long have grasslands been around?
65 million years
How much precipitation do Tropical grasslands get per Year?
40-50 inches
Tropical grasslands are located where?
Sahel south of the Sahara , in Australia, and in East Africa
What is the largest animal in a tropical grassland?
Elephant
They are small and fast, they are adapted to camouflage with their surroundings.
Savannah Sparrow
What are the two different types of grasslands?
temperate grasslands and savannas (tropical grasslands)
What is the average temperature in tropical grasslands?
59-95 degrees C
Temperate locations are?
North America,Argentina, and also from Ukraine to China.
What are some primary consumers in the Temperate grassland?
Prairie dogs, grasshoppers, jackrabbits, antelope
How many different animal species are in grasslands?
20-40 species
What two things are grasslands usually found between?
between forest and deserts
What month gets the most precipitation in tropical grasslands?
May
What grassland is the largest grassland in the world?
The largest temperate grassland in the world is the Eurasian steppe, extending from Hungary to China.
What are some primary consumers in the tropical grassland?
Insects, hares, squirrels, zebras, lions