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INTRODUCTION

What are the GRASSLANDS?
Where is the GRASSLAND found?
What is it like to live in  the GRASSLANDS?

EXPLORE GRASSLAND

Climate
Plant Life
Animal Life
 
 

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GRASSLAND
PLANTS & MORE

   
 
::: STUDY Stuff :::
About 1/4 of the world is grasslands. Most of this as been converted to farmlands because the soil is so rich. The large flat areas are covered with tall grasses and wild flowers. Today, few areas remain in their natural state.

Much of the grasslands are maintained by fires and the grazing of animals. This removes the old hay and allows the new plants to grow.

Some plants have developed special adaptations to protect them from the grazers, such as poison ivy which causes rashes when it's touched.

Grasslands are famous for their beautiful colors in the springtime, but in autumn they become just as beautiful in wonderful shades of yellow and brown.

 
::: SEE Stuff :::
  Can you believe that grasslands plants make butterflies poisonous to those that eat it?
 
Can you believe this little ivy plant is poisonous to protect itself from grazers?
 
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