The savanna is a grassland with areas of shrubs and isolated trees and can be found between the desert and tropical rainforest biomes. Savannas are found on either side of the equator on the edges of the tropical rainforest.
Biotic Factors
Native Plant Species
Kangaroo Paws- The kangaroo paw is only found in western Australia and are adapted to the dry climate of the savanna biome, having little hairs that hold water.
Candelabra Tree- The candelabra tree is found in the East Indies and Africa and live in the savanna biome.
Other native plant species include bermuda grass, river bushwillow, and the jackalberry tree.
Invasive Plant Species
Buffel Grass- It is a major environmental weed and endangers the native plant species in the savanna biome.
Other invasive plant species include the para grass, parkinsonia, and the prickly acacia.
Native Animal Species
Egyptian Mongoose- The mongoose is the largest of all mongooses and are found in the savannas of Africa.
Black Mamba- The back mamba lives in the open, low habitat such as the savannas. They are one of the most poisonous snakes in the world.
Invasive Animal Species
Red Eyed Savanna Buffalo- The hooves of the buffalos cause environmental degradation around wetlands and their trails become eroded, contaminating the freshwater.
Abiotic Factors
The yearly temperature of the savanna biome is 70 degrees Celsius. The yearly precipitation is about 20 to 40 inches of rainfall.
The latitudes of the savanna biome is about 10 to 20 degrees South. The altitude is about 2000 meters above sea level.
The soil of the savanna is porous with rapid drainage of water. Also, an important soil, Mollisols is also found in the soil of the savanna biomes.
Human Interactions With The Environment
It is possible for humans to survive in the savanna biome due to the availability of food and water. They will have to adapt and s=build shelters to have protection for the animals and form the climate. Major threats the the savanna biome include fires and human activity. The human usage of the savanna biome can lead to degradation of vegetation and soil resources, resulting in nutrient losses and shifts in water balance and availability