Prairies
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Environmental Studies
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By: Katie Genirs
Latitude/Longitude: 37°21′N to 34°51′15″S and 51°27′52″E to 17°33′22″W.Elevation: Middle to lower.
Major prairies:*Pampas of South America*Savannah of Africa*Steppes of Eurasia + Australia *Plains of North America
Major cities (USA): Denver, Omaha, Tulsa, and Dallas.
Physical Features:*Grass is the dominant vegetation.*Not enough rainfall for a forest.*Dry, windy, sunny; no trees or shade.*Open and fairly flat.
Winter Grassland:
*Fires are important to maintain grasslands.
Black-footed Ferret (Mustela nigripes)
American Buffalo(Bison bison)
Pronghorn Antelope(Antilocapra americana)
Coyote(Canis laterans)
Burrowing Owl(Athene cunicularia)
Blazing Stars (Liatris spicata)
Goldenrods(Solidago canadensis)
Purple Needlegrass(Nassella pulchra)
Asters(Tripolium pannonicum)
Buffalo Grass(Bouteloua dactyloides)
Prairies
Keystone species: Bison + prarie dogs
Many adaptations to dry, windy conditions
Humans have destroyed lands for crops
Amsel, Sheri. "The North American Prairie." Exploring Nature Educational Resource. N.p., n.d. Web. 21 Nov. 2014.
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*3 types: Tall grass, Mixed grass 'Short grass
ENDANGERED!!!
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