Temperate Grassland

Temperate Grassland Characteristics Semi-dry area Summers are warm, winters are cold Moderate rainfall: Enough to support grasses, but not enough to support forests (estimated 50-90 cm a year)

Temperate Grassland Characteristics Found in the middle latitudes, in the interiors of continents (often between deserts and forests) Some grasslands have rolling hills (prairies) There can be long periods of drought which can cause wildfires

Temperate Grassland Plant Life Many species of grasses and wildflowers Soil is thin and too dry for trees Wildfires and drought keep smaller shrubs and trees from growing

Temperate Grassland Plant Life

Temperate Grassland Animal Life Many grazing and roaming animals since there is an abundance of grass (Bison, Wild Horses) Seed-eating rodents, Rabbits, Prairie Dogs Predators such as wolves

Temperate Grassland Animal Life Bison Wolves Prairie Dog Wild Horses