Habitats- Savanna- Emma Brincat
What is a savanna?
A savanna is a vegetation type of habitat that grows under hot, seasonally dry climatic conditions and is characterized by an open tree canopy above a continuous tall grass understory. Savannas can be found in tropical America, Africa, South Asia and Australia. In each continent there are different plant and animal species. Usually Savannas are warm to hot in all seasons, but do get quite some rainfall. There are three different types called wet, dry and thornbush.
Giraffes
Giraffes are long necked cud-chewing hoofed mammals of Africa that live in a savanna. Giraffes are the tallest of all land mammals. Giraffes are well adapted to a life in a savanna. Their very long necks help them to eat at high levels in the treetops. They drink water when it's available but can go weeks without it, which helps them survive.
Antelope
Antelopes are cud-chewing hoofed animals like the giraffe. They belong to the family Bovidae, which also includes cattle, sheep and goats. Most antelopes are native to Africa. They are browsing and grazing animals. They are beautiful, graceful and are very fast. Antelopes have adaptations which help them survive. Their hooves help them walk in their habitat. They have the ability to get all the water from the grasses they eat.
