Background info on prairie grasslands
- Created by: Jaynemcveigh47
- Created on: 16-05-14 10:56
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- Background info on prairie grasslands
- Prairies cover 15% of the continent of North America
- Accordingly to the amount of rainfall and temperature there are 3 types of grasslands, tall grass prairie in the east, mixed grass prairie in the middle part and short grass prairie in the west.
- The grasses in the east are switch and big blue stem which grow to 1.5-2m. In the west the short grasses are blue grama and buffalo grass.
- Originally the prairies were home to large numbers of a few species of large herbivores.
- Bison and pronghorn antelope lived in herds for protection against there predators wolves and coyotes.
- Smaller herbivores such as jack rabbits, prairie dogs, meadowlarks and prairie chickens were abundant and became the prey of hawks and egals
- Originally the prairies were home to large numbers of a few species of large herbivores.
- Bison and pronghorn antelope lived in herds for protection against there predators wolves and coyotes.
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