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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 "Earth Floor: Biomes." Earth Floor: Biomes. N.p., n.d. Web. 22 Jan. 2017. "Savanna Biome." Animal Facts and Information. N.p., n.d. Web. 22 Jan. 2017. "Savanna Biomes." Savanna Biomes. N.p., n.d. Web. 20 Jan. 2017. "Things to Do in the Tropical Savanna in Africa." USA Today. Gannett Satellite Information Network, n.d. Web. 22 Jan. 2017. Https://www.facebook.com/DefendersofWildlife/. "Tropica l Grasslands (Savannas)." Defenders of Wildlife. N.p., 02 Apr. 2013. Web. 24 Jan. 2017. Tropical Savanna Safari African Safari Tours “Get wild with us”

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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

"Earth Floor: Biomes." Earth Floor: Biomes. N.p., n.d. Web. 22 Jan. 2017. "Savanna Biome." Animal Facts and Information. N.p., n.d. Web. 22 Jan. 2017. "Savanna Biomes." Savanna Biomes. N.p., n.d. Web. 20 Jan. 2017. "Things to Do in the Tropical Savanna in Africa." USA Today. Gannett Satellite Information Network, n.d. Web. 22 Jan. 2017. Https://www.facebook.com/DefendersofWildlife/. "Tropica l Grasslands (Savannas)." Defenders of Wildlife. N.p., 02 Apr. 2013. Web. 24 Jan. 2017.

Tropical Savanna Safari

African Safari Tours

“Get wild with us”

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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