The Grasslands of Americas
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The Grasslands of Americas
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In South America they are know as pampas and are
located in the south of the continent.
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In North America grasslands are known as prairies and are located around the rocky mountains.
1.4 million sq. miles
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Animals of the grasslands
Zoology Research By: Jesse Williams
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• 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
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• Prairie dogs are named for their dog-like yip
• They are very social animals|
Prairie Dogs
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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
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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
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• Males are 18-44 lbs.• Females are 7-18 lbs.• 4 ft. long including tail
Coyotes
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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.
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Weather Climate Research by : Megan Compton
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There are two different types of grasslands in the
Americas Tempera
te
Tropical
&
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Temperate
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Winter to cold for grass to growCan get as low as -40* FDormant season
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• 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
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• 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
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Plant life
Dustin
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Presidio Clarkiagrows to 16 inches tallleaves are very small and narrow few in numberlavender-pink petalsFlowers grow from May to July
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Wild IndigoFamily: Pea (Fabaceae) Height: 1-3 feetFlower size: 1/2 inch longFlower color: yellowFlowering time: May to SeptemberOrigin: native
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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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