Savannah Biome

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What is the Savannah?

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The Savannah is a vast open country in the tropics, characterized by a mix of trees, shrubs, and grasses. It experiences conditions of deluge and drought and supports famous wildlife.

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How does the Savannah compare to tropical rainforests?

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Savannahs are drier than tropical rainforests and have less biodiversity but support a large quantity of mammalian wildlife.

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What is the climate type of the Savannah?

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The climate type dominating the Savannah is the Tropical Savannah, characterized by reduced rainfall and long dry seasons.

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What is the role of fire in the Savannah?

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Fires are common in the Savannah, and plant species have evolved to survive them. Many Savannah regions have developed due to human fire activity.

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Where are Savannahs located globally?

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Savannahs are found in the tropics of South America, Australia, and Africa, as well as in temperate and subtropical latitudes.

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Describe the Savannah in the Americas.

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In the Americas, Savannahs are found in southern Mexico, some Caribbean islands, Southern Florida, central Venezuela, and central Brazil (Cerrado).

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Describe the Savannah in Australia.

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In Australia, Savannahs are found in the Outback, forming a transition zone between coastal forests and desert interiors, with species transitioning from tropical to temperate.

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Describe the Savannah in Africa.

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In Africa, Savannahs extend across West Africa to Ethiopia, transitioning between equatorial forests and the Sahara desert, with famous regions like the Masai Mara and Serengeti.

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What are common plant species in the American Savannah?

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Common plants include Curatella, locustberries, maricao cimarrons, Bowdichia, Copernia and Mauritia palms, cutgrass, and bahia grass.

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What are common plant species in the African Savannah?

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Common plants include acacia, baobab, bushwillows, Borassus palms, Brachystegia, thorny shrubs, bluestem, thatching, elephant, and kangaroo grasses.