The African Savanna

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The African Savanna
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This is the African Savanna
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Savannas are located in Africa, Madagascar (an
island off the east coast of Africa)
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Nonliving parts of the African Savanna

• Rocks
• Soil (humus)
• water

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Humus- contains decaying plant and animal remains
that mix with rock to make rich, dark soil
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Some living animals in the African Savanna
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Elephant
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Lion
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Giraffe
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Zebra
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Snake
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Ant
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Some living plants in the African Savanna
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Bermuda Grass
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Elephant Grass
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Manketti Tree
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Umbrella Thorn Acacia
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This is a sample food chain in the
Savanna.Remember the food chain always starts
with the sun.
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Remember, In order for animals to survive in the
African Savanna they mustMigrateAdapt orDie
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In the African Savanna you will find

• Herbivores- eat only plants
• Carnivores- eat only meat
• Omnivores- eat both plants and animals

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Adaptations- are things that help a plant or
animal survive
Many animals are nocturnal, which enables them to
hunt at night.
Animals must tolerate conditions of dryness,
wind and cold to adapt to Savanna conditions.
Example camouflage