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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