Savannah Biomes Science 8 10/07

Savannah The Savannah of East Africa is one of the best known grasslands in the world. Savannahs are located on four continents. See map

Savannah The difference between a savannah and a grassland: There is no winter on the savannah

Climate Of The Savannah Two wet seasons a year. This ensures that the area remains grassland all year round.

Savannah Climate The summers can be very dry. Producers and consumers have to be able to tolerate dry conditions

Producers of the Savannah The producers of the Savannah are mostly grasses and small trees and some shrubs. The grasses support very large grazing herds of animals

Producers Of The Savannah

Consumers Of The Savannah The Savannah supports vast herds of grazing animals: Such as elephants, giraffe, zebra and antelope

Savannah Consumers

Consumers Of The Savannah The large grazing herbivores attract and support large predators. Lions, leopards, hyenas and vultures

Consumers of the Savannah