Biomes of the World By: Justin Rhymer

Tundra Average Precipitation Temp. Range Plant Species Animal Species Location(s)Abiotic factors Special Features 15-25cm-35°C-12°CShort grasses, shrubs Caribou, polar bear, birds, fish South of polar caps in Northern Hemisphere SoggyPermafrost, cold dark

Boreal Forest Average Precipitation Temp. Range Plant Species Animal Species Location(s)Abiotic factors Special Features cm-54°C-21°CSpruce and fir trees and shrubs Birds, mice, beavers, deer, and mountain lions Northern part of North America Summers short and moist Winters are long, cold, and dry

Temperate Forest Average Precipitation Temp. Range Plant Species Animal Species Location(s)Abiotic factors Special Features cm-30°C-30°COak and beach trees, shrubs Squirrels, rabbits, birds, deer, and bears South of Boreal forest in east North America, Eastern Asia, Australia, and Europe Summers are hot, winters are cold Well defined seasons

Temperate Woodlands Average Precipitation Temp. Range Plant Species Animal Species Location(s)Abiotic factors Special Feature cm10°C-40°CEvergreen trees and shrubs Foxes, jackrabbits, snakes, and birds Surrounds the Mediterranean Sea, western coast of North and South America summers are very hot, winters are cool and wet

Temperate Grassland Average Precipitation Temp. Range Plant Species Animal Species Location(s)Abiotic factors Special Features cm-40°C-38°CGrass and herbs Gazelles, lions, birds, and spiders North and South America, Africa, and Australia Summers are hot and winters are cold Fire are possible

Desert Average Precipitation Temp. Range Plant Species Animal Species Location(s)Abiotic factors Special Features 2-26 cmHigh-20°C- 49°C Low- - 18°C-10°C Cacti, Joshua trees Lizards, bobcats, birds, rats, and toads Everywhere except Europe Varying temp. Low rainfall

Tropical Savanna Average Precipitation Temp. Range Plant Species Animal Species Location(s)Abiotic factors Special Features cm20°C-30°CGrasses and scattered trees Lions, birds, elephants, and insects Africa, South America, and Australia Summers are hot and rainy Winters cool and dry

Tropical Seasonal Forest Average Precipitation Temp. Range Plant Species Animal Species Location(s)Abiotic factors Special Features >200 cm20°C-25°CEvergre en and mosses Tigers, frogs, monkeys, spiders Africa, Asia, Australia Seasonal rainfall

Tropical Rain Forest Average Precipitation Temp. Range Plant Species Animal Species Location(s)Abiotic factors Special Features cm24°C-27°CBroadleaf evergreen, bamboo, and sugar cane Tigers, bats, snakes, birds Central South America, Asia, Africa, Australia Humid all year, and hot and wet