GRASSLANDSBy: Laura Ashcraft

Different Names

Grasslands are called different things in different place Prairies: U.S, Midwest Pampas: South America Eurasian Savannas: Africa

Although they have different names, they all have the main vegetation of grass

Location

Grasslands are usually located between forests and deserts

They exist on every continent except Antarctica, though many have been turned in to farms.

Also, grasslands are found where there is not enough rainfall for a forest, but enough so it doesn’t form a desert.

Location of grasslands around the world.

Types

Grasslands are generally open and flat.

There are two types of grasslands Temperate Tropical

Tropical Temperate

Temperate

They average about 10 and 30 inches of rain per year

The grass is usually on the short side, sometimes only millimeters.

They have a growing season and a dormant season.

The animals include: Deer Gazelle Jackrabbits Mice Snake Coyotes

Tropical

They are warm year round but have a dry and rainy season

Some grasses here can grow more than 7 ft tall

The animals include: Giraffes Elephants Rhinos Zebras Lions Hyenas and Warthogs.