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The Grasslands of Americas. In South America they are know as pampas and are located in the south of the continent. In North America grasslands are known as prairies and are located around the rocky mountains. . 1.4 million sq. miles. Animals of the grasslands. - PowerPoint PPT Presentation
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The Grasslands of Americas
In South America they are know as pampas and are
located in the south of the continent.
In North America grasslands are known as prairies and are located around the rocky mountains.
1.4 million sq. miles
Animals of the grasslands
Zoology Research By: Jesse Williams
• national bird of U.S.
• weighs 8-12 lbs
• wingspan can be 2 m.\7 ft.
• Changed to a recovered species as of July 2000
• Hunts in pairs
Bald Eagles
• Prairie dogs are named for their dog-like yip
• They are very social animals|
Prairie Dogs
Badger• Males are 21-29 in.
• Females are 17-26 in.
• Average weight is 9-27 lbs.
• Sometimes pairs up with coyotes for hunting ground squirrels
• Listed as a Species of Special Concern by the California Department of Fish and Game
Swift Fox• Also known as the Prairie Fox
• Almost went extinct
• gets its name because it can reach speeds of 25 mph
• Nocturnal
• Considered to be endangered in Canada by the Committee on the
Status of Endangered Wildlife in Canada
• Males are 18-44 lbs.• Females are 7-18 lbs.• 4 ft. long including tail
Coyotes
Bobcats• Weighs an average of 33lbs.
• Body is 26-42 in. long
• Tail is 4-8 in.
• Average 2 ft. tall
• Favorite prey is rabbit
• is prey to cougars and pumas
• On the Least Concern list
• As many as 1 million live in the U.S.
Weather Climate Research by : Megan Compton
There are two different types of grasslands in the
Americas Tempera
te
Tropical
&
Temperate
Winter to cold for grass to growCan get as low as -40* FDormant season
• 10-30 in. of rain a year• When rain comes flowers
bloom• Can last 100-175 days• No frost so plants can grow
• Growing season
Summer
• humid • very wet
• Tall• 25-60 inches per year
• Upper layers of soil are moist
• deeper layers are always dry
• Dry seasons • Rainy seasons
Topical
Plant life
Dustin
Presidio Clarkiagrows to 16 inches tallleaves are very small and narrow few in numberlavender-pink petalsFlowers grow from May to July
Wild IndigoFamily: Pea (Fabaceae) Height: 1-3 feetFlower size: 1/2 inch longFlower color: yellowFlowering time: May to SeptemberOrigin: native
Marin dwarf-flax8 in tallFewer than 20 sites knownThread-like stemlinear leavesflowers are small with five rose to whitish
petalsform congestedflat-topped clustersBlooming time is May to July
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