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Biome Features
• Rolling grassland- shrubs,
scattered trees • No forests • Found on either side of the
equator, outside of tropical rainforests
• Soil porous, thin layer of humus
• Grasses 3-6 feet tall
Unique Features
• Plants can be drought-resistant, fire-resistant, open shrub layer
• Largest part of Savanna biome is located in Africa
• If one species of animal was removed, the entire ecosystem would be altered
Visit the Tropical Savanna
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Tropical Savanna Safari
African Safari Tours
“Get wild with us”
Climate
• Warm temp year round • From July- November only
about 100 mm of rain will fall • From December- May there is
about 400 mm of rain • Temp stays around 70 degrees
When to visit • Best time to visit is from May-
September because it is the driest season.
• Animals congregate by water holes
• Mornings and nights are less cold than in the winter
• Easier to see animals
Plants and Animals Plant Characteristics
• Many are drought resistant • Very tall
Animal Characteristics
• Huge interdependence • Animals can survive harsh
conditions Popular Plants/Animals
• Baobab Tree • Bermuda Grass • Elephant Grass • African Elephant • Emu • African Wild Dog
Plant Adaptation • Baobab Trees can store water
in their trunks during the dry season
Animal Adaptation
• Many of the large animals migrate during the dry season in search of water
Tourism Activities • Rafting in Uganda • Bird watching • Experience Tribal life
Environmental Issues
• Sadly, these beautiful African elephants are being poached for their tusks.
• 16% of land converted for agriculture/development
• Overgrazing • Desertification