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An area that is dominated by grass or grass like vegetation.
Moderately dry climatic conditions and seasonal
disturbances, such as floods or fires, are generally helpful
to the growth of grasses and stops the growth of trees and
shrubs. Grasslands are found in tropical, subtropical, and
temperate regions and typically occupy regions between
forests and deserts.
2 Subdivisions:
1. Tall Grass Prairie
2. Steppe We love
Grasslands!
They consist largely of tall grasses. They include forbs
which are broad leave herbs.
Trees and shrubs are absent from these prairies, but
occur in the same region as the narrow patches of
forest in stream valleys. The grasses are deeply rooted
and form a thick and continuous turf.
Develop in regions of midlatitude and subtropical
zones with well developed winter and summer
seasons.
The typical climate for a Tall Grass Biome is relatively
humid and very wet during the spring and for the rest
of the year it is generally dry. The rain season begins in
March with concentrated rainfall. Then in October the
thunderstorms signal the beginning of the dry season.
Due to the dry season there are a lot of fires. They are
often caused by poachers or lightening strikes. The fire
leaves scorched earth which enriches the earth.
Average annual rainfall is 25-60in per year which
makes a hot/humid summer.
Burrowing Owl
This animal can be found in Texas
and other western portions of North
America. It makes its home in
regions of South America as well.
The burrowing owl lives in grassland
and desert biomes. It is 9 -11 inches
tall and 23 inches long. It is very
small and pudgy. It can often be
seen in the sun because it loves heat.
These owls have a loud hoot for a
voice. They have long legs, a short
tail, and lots of feathers. Their eyes
are extremely sensitive. They eat
small birds, rodents, and rarely,
carrion. They bolt down on their
food to kill it. Burrowing owls are
not very active animals.
The European ferret is in the class of
mammals. It is found mainly in Europe, but
can be found also in parts of Asia. The
European ferret is about 15" to 19" long total,
with a tail that is 5-7" long. Its colors vary.
These animals are slender and weigh 3-5
pounds. Their hind legs are elevated above
their head and tail. The lifespan of this animal
is up to fourteen years. A female is called a jill.
European ferrets squeak to each other. They
also growl when they are angry or playful. They
feed mainly from chicken coops and rabbit
hutches. They also eat mice, rats, and voles.
The European ferret does not hibernate or
migrate because its body temperature does not
drop enough for its body to slow down to enter
the stage of hibernation. It lives with other
ferrets in small groups, and also hunts
together. After a gestation period of six weeks,
the female gives birth to anywhere from two to
twelve young, who are born blind and remain
so for about twenty days. The European ferret
usually breeds twice a year.
Badger
The badger is a burrowing mammal with
a black-and-white striped face. Badgers
are nocturnal (most active at night).
They are found in tropical forests, plains,
woodlands, mountains, and prairies in
Asia, Europe, and North America.
Badgers have a life span of 11-13 years in
captivity. They are closely related to
skunks, martens, and weasels. Some
badgers live in groups called clans.
These clans construct complex, long-
lasting networks of tunnels and
chambers called sets. Members of clans
communicate using sounds and scents.
North American badgers are solitary;
European badgers are sociable. Their
enemies include people, coyotes, and
dogs.
Over 100 types of plants can occur in the Prairies over a
duration of 5 acres. Some of these plants have roots that
extend 12ft below the surface. Each year the roots die which
supplies the ground with fertile soil.
Tall grass prairie biome has been altered due to
agriculture in these areas.