Tuesday, May 5, 2009

What can you find there?



Above is the famous youtube phenomenom Battle of Kruger which shows the epic battle of a herd of buffaloes, crocodiles, and lions. This shows a basic impression of life and the scenery of the savannas. :)

Scene during Wet Season:
There would be herds of zebra and cape buffaloe as well as massive herd of gnu (wildebeasts). The grass is tall and lush during this season. The trees are mostly acacia for the giraffes and elephants to eat. Thompson gazelles would be abundant for the predators to hunt. Lions, cheetahs, leopards, and hyenas will be on the hunt like the rare African Wild dog. Acacia trees crown the ground. In the south American savannas, it would be flooded by the Orinoco River and capybaras and marsh deer roam in search of food.

Scene during the Dry season:
The grass would be withered and the trees bare of leaves. Predators starve and most of the herbivores are gone because they migrate away. Water is scarce because it barely rains. Competition is very fierce. In the south American savannas, the savanna would not be flooded.

The largest rodent in the world lives in the south American savannas. What is it?
HINT: It looks like a giant guinea pig!

3 comments:

  1. Dear Ulquiorra (Jenny) and Heidy

    Great job on your blog! The blog has great information. It's also fun to read.

    Hayley

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  2. the largest rodent is a capybara.

    tom period 1

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