The Savanna
by William Ju
Biome type and location
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My biome is the savanna. Savannas can be found in Africa, South America, Australia, and parts of Asia, with the largest areas of savanna being located in Africa.
Climate in the Savanna:
Savannas typically grow in tropical regions. It is mainly warm, with very little rainfall, only occurring a few months each year.Biodiversity of the savanna
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Some commonly found plants acacia trees, Rhodes grass, and some shrubs. Some animals that typically live in the savanna are elephants, zebras, and giraffes.
How the geography and the climate effects biodiversity
The savanna is generally pretty dry, and has a very flat grassland landscape. Also, there are constantly droughts that happen, so animals need to be on the move following the rain, which the elephant does with its strong legs. There are many animals in the savanna, so animals need to fight for food. But the giraffe, with its long neck, can reach the tops of trees, like no other animal can. These adaptations help organisms survive the climate of the savanna.
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If you are still curious about the savanna, here is a link to learn more: All about the Savanna biome
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Sources:
Source 1: The grassland biome. (n.d.). https://ucmp.berkeley.edu/exhibits/biomes/grasslands.php#:~:text=Savanna,factor%20in%20creating%20a%20savanna.
Source 2: Smith, J. M. (2024, September 16). Savanna | African Grasslands, Wildlife & Climate. Encyclopedia Britannica. https://www.britannica.com/science/savanna/Environment
Source 3: KDE Santa Barbara. (n.d.). https://kids.nceas.ucsb.edu/biomes/savanna.html#:~:text=PLANTS%3A%20The%20savanna%20is%20dominated,interspersed%20areas%20of%20bare%20ground
Source 4: Kazilek. (n.d.). Animals of the Savanna. https://askabiologist.asu.edu/animals-savanna