Surprises on the Savanna

What is the Savanna?

• A freezing cold habitat

• A warm and dry habitat with tall grasses

• A dry habitat with little rainfall

How many seasons does the savannah have?

• 1

• 2

• 3

• 4

Many herds roam the savanna looking for water and food. What does roam mean?

• to move around or travel

• to swim across

• to dig

• to hide or blend in

Animals that hunt follow herds. What are two animals that hunt this way?

• Lions

• gazelles

• elephants

• cheetahs

What animal will hide in the grass, waiting to pounce on it's meal?

• vultures

• giraffe

• cheetah

• elephant

A ________ will clean up leftovers.

• acacia

• giraffe

• vulture

• zebra

What animal has a long tounge to pull leaves off a tree?

During the long dry season, how do animals cool off?

What animal comes out at night when its cooler to eat?

• birds

• hippopotamus

• people

• gazelles

List three animals that live on the savannah.