Transcript 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
Zoology Research By: Jesse Williams
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
Prairie Dogs
•Prairie dogs are named for their dog-like yip
•They are very social animals|
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
Coyotes
•Males are 18-44 lbs.
• Females are 7-18 lbs.
•4 ft. long including tail
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.
Climate Research by : Megan Compton
There are two different
types of grasslands in the
Americas
Temperate
&
Tropical
Temperate
Winter
 to cold for grass to grow
 Can get as low as -40* F
 Dormant season
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
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
Dustin
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
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
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
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