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The Grasslands of Americas

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.

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The Grasslands of Americas

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  1. The Grasslands of Americas

  2. In South America they are know as pampas and are located in the south of the continent.

  3. In North America grasslands are known as prairies and are located around the rocky mountains. 1.4 million sq. miles

  4. Animals of the grasslands Zoology Research By: Jesse Williams

  5. Bald Eagles • 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

  6. Prairie Dogs • Prairie dogs are named for their dog-like yip • They are very social animals|

  7. 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

  8. 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

  9. Coyotes • Males are 18-44 lbs. • Females are 7-18 lbs. • 4 ft. long including tail

  10. 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.

  11. Weather Climate Research by : Megan Compton

  12. There are two different types of grasslands in the Americas Temperate & Tropical

  13. Temperate

  14. Winter • to cold for grass to grow • Can get as low as -40* F • Dormant season

  15. Summer • 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

  16. Topical • humid • very wet • Tall • 25-60 inches per year • Upper layers of soil are moist • deeper layers are always dry • Dry seasons • Rainy seasons

  17. Plant life Dustin

  18. Presidio Clarkia • grows to 16 inches tall • leaves are very small and narrow • few in number • lavender-pink petals • Flowers grow from May to July

  19. Wild Indigo • Family: Pea (Fabaceae) • Height: 1-3 feet • Flower size: 1/2 inch long • Flower color: yellow • Flowering time: May to September • Origin: native

  20. Marin dwarf-flax • 8 in tall • Fewer than 20 sites known • Thread-like stem • linear leaves • flowers are small with five rose to whitish petals • form congested • flat-topped clusters • Blooming time is May to July

  21. Bibliography

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  23. "images/baldegales." blue planet biomes. West Tisbury Elementary School, 2009. Web. 18 May 2010. <http://www.blueplanetbiomes.org/images/baldegale_grasslands.jpg>  • “Images/bobcat." blue planet biomes. West Tisbury Elementary School, 2009. Web. 18 May 2010. <http://www.blueplanetbiomes.org/images/bobcat_grasslands.jpg>. •  "images/coyotes." blue planet biomes. West Tisbury Elementary School, 2009. Web. 18 May 2010. <http://www.blueplanetbiomes.org/images/coyote_grasslands.jpg>

  24. "images/pairiedogs." blue planet biomes. West Tisbury Elementary School, 2009. Web. 18 May 2010. <http://www.blueplanetbiomes.org/images/pairiedog grasslands.jpg> • <http://www.grasslands.org.za/page.php?p id=34>. • http://www.chrisharris.com/images/full-moon-over-grasslands.jpg

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