Savanna Geography

By comparing the topography, soil moisture levels, relative humidity, and wind speed of the upland Savanna and Bottomland forest we will be able to compare and contrast between these two vegetation zones. The data collected in the investigation will be used to test the hypothesis that the bottomland forest has a higher degree of shrub layer cover than the savanna. The higher level of shrubs in the bottomland forest might be attributed to the space available for shrub layer species. In addition, the data collected will confirm that the bottomland forest has a higher tree density than the

The annual rate of precipitation, and elevational range once generated a strong foundation for a wide diversity of vegetation

#4. The main source of information of Africa are storytelling called Griots , artifacts (Slag) and written language.

There are quite a few interesting facts I learned about grassland biomes. One would be that they are located

The savanna has two seasons. Dry season, which is winter and rain season which is summer. During the dry season only about four inches of water falls, whereas the rain season has fifteen to twenty five inches of water. During the dry season many fires break out and there is competition over the remaining water. Alot of insects and some animals die in these fires but most mammals and birds fly, or run away from the fire, and survive. One bird that doesnt fly away is the fork tailed drongo. This

The Southwest Savanna is characterized by the hilltops, rivers and valleys and steep wooded slopes within the area. The average growing season in this part of southern Wisconsin is 153 days, making it the fourth longest growing season of the different landscapes within the state (Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources 2015). Of all the land in this section of Wisconsin, about 3.5% belongs to state, county, or municipal governments; this includes the state parks, natural areas, and wildlife areas. (Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources 2015). In the past, a majority of the forests in the Southern Savanna burned frequently. These forests depended on the fires to help maintain the area and return nutrients to the soil. In the mid-1800s,

WHY SAVANNAH? Imagine this: your sitting outside a quaint tavern, watching as a boat slowly floats on the nearby river. A cool breeze brings whispers of jazz, swaying the trees decorated with Spanish moss. Your waiter soon arrives, trailed by the smells of southern cooking. You eagerly glance at your meal, noticing the fried green tomatoes are still sizzling! The fried green tomatoes alone sound like heaven! This is Savannah, Georgia. A city rich in history, character, and fine cuisine. If the south was a great pot of sweet tea, savannah would be the simple syrup.

Another biome is the Savanna. Savanna includes the grasslands. They can be flat with few trees or shrubs or open woodland. This biome is used by farmers for animals to graze. The Aboriginal people would hunt the animals found here for food.

Martel gives us the hyena to show us just how clever, cowardly, and greedy one can be when in drastic measures. At the beginning of the novel, the hyena, Pi and the other animals are thrown on the lifeboat to survive with little to nothing. The hyena takes it upon himself to attack the zebra’s wounded leg, “[he bit] it off and dragged it to the stern” (Martel 120). The hyena strategically aims for the most vulnerable part of the zebra, still keeping in mind that the tiger must have a source of nutrition, therefore the hyena is still on acceptable terms with the tiger, but also keeps his priorities accounted for. Likewise hyena’s in the wild are logical when it comes to hunting, deciding whether to pursue scraps left by other predators, or scavenge

African wild dogs run close to prey when hunting while the others fall behind. Then the ones that were behind take over when the front members tire. The dogs have a peculiar rather playful ceremony that bonds them for a common purpose and initiates each hunt. Pups that are old enough to eat solid food are given priority at a kill, even over the dominant pair. African wild dogs have huge home ranges and are constant wanderers. In the Serengeti, the estimated size of each pack’s territory is 1,500 km2.The female dog has a litters of 2 to 20 pups which are cared for by the entire pack. Pups are born every year, usually from March to June. The entire African wild dog pack shares responsibility for protecting the cubs with both males and females babysitting the young. Normally only the male and female reproduce, while other members of the pack help care for the young. Also, the African wild dog once considered a “pest” has become a symbol in

The official title of the world’s largest land dwelling animal belongs to the elephant, more specifically, the African elephant. Elephants also are some of the most deadly animals, which therefore increase the danger of human and elephant interactions. The more human interactions occur, the more deaths result, whether it is the elephant or the human who dies. These animals, surprisingly, are socially apt; their trunk is used for more than just eating and drinking- it is used for socializing. They are complex animals who live in large familial herds-females stay with their family throughout their entire lives while males only stay for approximately fifteen years (Elephant Protection, 1). Elephants possess a great memory and only forget what they learn occasionally and rarely, giving way to the “an elephant never forgets” saying (Maloiy, 178c). Despite how many people use the beloved saying, elephants may not be around much longer due to the shortened life span and increased mortality rates. Due to their incisor teeth, tusks, being extremely expensive and profitable, they are being murdered for the wealth they carry. This, coupled with the life span shortening because of malicious treatments and brutal practices reduces the life span of the African elephant from 56 to 16 years and the Asian elephant from 42 to 19 years (Elephant Protection, 1). According to what the statistics show, elephants may be following their ancestors to their death. Of the group of mammals called

“The animals that the cheetah preys on for their meal are the smaller ones such as impalas. They can also hunt even bigger animals such as wildebeests. Cheetahs often lose their prey to lions and tiger and hyenas (JessZoo).” It’s more of a competition when it comes to their meal.

Both lions and wolves are dangerously successful predators because of their strategic thinking while hunting for prey. Since wolves and lions are social animals they are very intelligent. It is their collective intelligence and the variety of strategies they use that ensures their ability to thrive in the hunt as they stalk and ambush their prey. Their agile movements, patience, and ability to camouflage with their surroundings allow them to sneak right in front of their prey and attack without warning or an opportunity to escape. Lions for example, inhabit grassy plains, savannahs, and open woodlands allow them to creep stealthily through vegetation and leap unexpectedly on their prey. Lion’s will then grip their prey’s neck so tightly with

Majestic, noble, and brave, this famous iconic wild animal on the planet has captivated the people since the beginning of time. They are most feared by other animals thus, known as the king of the jungle – no other than the lions. Member of the genus Panthera, the lion is one of the big cats in the Felidae family. A lion’s head and body size average about 4.5 to 6.5 feet and tail of about 26 to 40 inches in length. A lion also weighs about 265 up to 420 pounds and a size relative to a 6-foot human. These mammals are also carnivores. Lions have always seen hunting in groups called pride. While lions generally avoid a full-grown elephant, lions still prefer their preys large like the zebras, buffaloes, and giraffes. Poised as the top animal in the ecological pyramid, lions have strong physical qualities, fascinating reputation, and an unfortunate decreasing number of population.

The Wild Dogs, also scientifically called “ Lycaon pictus” , are one of the most imperiled mammals on earth, being distant cousins of wolves. South Africa has its largest population and the southern part of East Africa. Wild Dogs are carnivorous species that travel in groups of ten, but some may be more that forty. They live in packs of six to twenty, the dog’s habitats are usually in dense forests to open plains, where there are mostly sand, and very few plants. The gestation is about 2.5 months old. They are native to the sub-saharan desert where their preys live. Like most predators, the dogs eliminate the ill and weak animals in the ecosystem, maintaining a balance in the environment and improving the prey species. During the 1970’s and 80’s, this specie was considered vulnerable. In 1994 the