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Bookmark or Share- Savanna Biome: Climate, Locations, and Wildlife - TreehuggerSavannas are areas of open grassland with dispersed trees. Learn all about the savanna biome, including wildlife, climate, vegetation, and more.
- Savanna Biome | Ask A BiologistSavannas are a transitional biome, not really a forest and not really a desert – just somewhere in between. This habitat is home to many different species of plants and animals around the world, and in Africa it is home to the largest land mammal in the world – the African elephant.
- Savannah Seasons and Climate | Ask A BiologistClimatic savannas are defined strictly by the climate. Certain trees cannot survive because of the long dry seasons. Edaphic savannas are defined more by the soil type. These savannas are typically smaller and can be found in any warm climate.
- Savanna - WikipediaSavanna covers approximately 20% of the Earth's land area. Unlike the prairies in North America and steppes in Eurasia, which would feature cold winters, savannahs are mostly located in areas having warm to hot climates, such as those in Africa, Australia, Thailand, South America and India.
- Savanna - Grassland, Climate, Animals | BritannicaIn general, savannas grow in tropical regions 8° to 20° from the Equator. Conditions are warm to hot in all seasons, but significant rainfall occurs for only a few months each year—about October to March in the Southern Hemisphere and April to September in the Northern Hemisphere.
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