Back to Explorer
Nature Example
View Source →
🦒

The African Savanna

A herd of Elephants wallowing in the mud at a watering hole in the African Savanna
A herd of Elephants wallowing in the mud at a watering hole in the African Savanna
Credit: Wikimedia Commons. Click here for the license

A hot, grassy biome with widely spaced trees, found between rainforests and deserts.
Key Features: Large open grasslands, long dry seasons, and herds of large mammals.

💡 Fun Facts

  • The savanna is home to the largest land animals on Earth, including elephants, giraffes, and rhinos.
  • Wildfires are a vital part of its life cycle, clearing away old, dry grass and helping new plants to grow.
  • Some trees, like the baobab, store water in their huge trunks to survive the long dry season.