GrasslandsBy: Connor Schillings and Gavin Baker

GrasslandsGrasslands are primarily found in middle eastern North America and middle eastern and mid western parts of Eurasia

Grasslands are large rolling terrains of

grasses flowers and herbs. Great for animal herds for

grazing and usually contains various types of soil. Grasslands are

primarily flatlands. Normally very dry

with little trees and dead grass

Rainfall Little rainfall causes for minimal plant

life and a lot of wild fires

Grasslands is as shown on the graph is one of the biomes with the least amount of rainfall. Receives as little as 30 inches of rain a year

Climate Temperatures range from 23 degrees to

68 degrees Fahrenheit Temperatures can drop up to thirty

degrees between day and night This causes a smaller range of animals

to become accustomed to the significant weather changes

Herbivores Elephant Giraffe Antelope Zebra Rhinoceros

All of these animals graze the land in herds of there own species.

Carnivores in Grasslands Lion Hyena Leopard Cheetah African hunting dog

All of these animals are in common because of there hunting skills and tactics.

Plants Milkweed Fleabane Indian grass June grass Bluestem grass

All are capable of handling long periods of drought.

Grassland Food Web

Ecological Pyramid

Predator and PreyLions and most other

carnivores eat herbivores like zebras, antelopes and giraffes. Most carnivores hunt in groups and stealthily surround their prey

Paratisism Fleas Mesquites Ticks

CompetitionCarnivores fight for fresh food main

competitions between lions and hyenas to find herbivores to hunt

Herbivores fight over the limited resources of water and grass for grazing

MutualismSmall animals such as birds help eat

parasites off of animals like elephants and giraffes.

Benefits of GrasslandsProvides large areas for grazing for large

herds of animals. Helps them thrive and keep there space away from carnivores. Lots of space to reproduce and have families with enough resources to survive. To keep animals having homes and not have the risk of pollution and industrialization from humans.

Threats to GrasslandsHunting for animals harms the grasslands.

Urbanization causes pollution and decreases the homes of animals. Plants as well die from pollution and unfamiliar conditions caused by humans. To preserve grasslands we can stop hunting on them and keep to our own cities.