The Tropical Grassland: …also known as the Savanna or Subtropical Prairie A Presentation by Ida Sudol

Characteristics of the Tropical Grasslands Found in latitude between 10 and 30 N and S (produces alternating tropical wet-dry savanna climate). Found between tropical rainforest and desert biomes Mean monthly temperature at or above 64° F Annual precipitation between 30 – 50 inches Dry season for 5 months yearly Soil generally low in fertility Rich herbivore trophic level; generally in herds

The Worldwide Distribution of Tropical Grasslands Tropic of Cancer Equator Largest biome in Southern Africa!!! Tropic of Capricorn

Plant Species of Tropical Grasslands “Gum Arabic” Genus: Acacia Senegal species

Plant Species of Tropical Grasslands “Baobab” Tree Adansonia Digitata Species

Plant Species of Tropical Grasslands “Bermuda Grass” Cynodon Dactylon Species “Gum Tree Eucalyptus” Eucalyptus Cinerea species

Plant Species of Tropical Grasslands “River Bushwillow” Combretum Erythrophyllum species

Animal Species of Tropical Grasslands Serval (Eptailurus Serval) Carnivore

Animal Species of Tropical Grasslands Cheetah (Acinonyx jubatus) Carnivore

Animal Species of Tropical Grasslands Hyena (Crocuta) High population

Animal Species of Tropical Grasslands [Birds] White-browed Sparrow-weaver  (Plocepasser mahali Speke's Weaver  (Ploceus spekei) Ostrich   (Struthio camelus)

Animal Species of Tropical Grasslands [continued] Termites  (Mastotermes darwiniensis) African Grasshopper (Acanthacris) African Dung Beetle (Scarabaeus zambesianus)

Animal Species of Tropical Grasslands [continued] Blue-Throated Agama (Agama atricollis) Eats termites

Adaptations of Tropical Grassland Species Fireproof plants and trees Thorny plants to prevent excessive herbivore consumption Most birds migrate during dry season Elephants have long trunks that can get water that is stored in Baobab tree trunks Fast-running animals can run from fires (occur frequently during dry season)

Tropical Grassland Food Web Termites African Grasshopper African Dung Beetle Blue-Throated Agama White-Browed Sparrow Weaver Speke’s Weaver Ostrich Hyena Cheetah Serval Baobab Tree Bermuda Grass

Climatogram of Tropical Grassland in the City of Sydney, Australia Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Rainfall in Inches Month Year Total: 48.1 inches rainfall 70 60 50 40 30 20 d Temp Deg. F

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