2. In South America they are know as pampas and are located in the south of the continent.

3. In North America grasslands are known as prairies and are located around the rocky mountains. 1.4 million sq. miles

4. Zoology Research By: Jesse Williams

5. national bird of U.S. weighs 8-12 lbs wingspan can be 2 m.\7 ft. Changed to a recovered species as of July 2000 Hunts in pairs Bald Eagles

6. Prairie dogs are named for their dog-like yip They are very social animals | Prairie Dogs

7. Badger Males are 21-29 in. Females are 17-26 in. Average weight is 9-27 lbs. Sometimes pairs up with coyotes for hunting ground squirrels Listed as a Species of Special Concern by the California Department of Fish and Game

8. Swift Fox Also known as the Prairie Fox Almost went extinct gets its name because it can reach speeds of 25 mph Nocturnal Considered to be endangered in Canada by the Committee on the Status of Endangered Wildlife in Canada

9. Males are 18-44 lbs. Females are 7-18 lbs. 4 ft. long including tail Coyotes

10. Bobcats Weighs an average of 33lbs. Body is 26-42 in. long Tail is 4-8 in. Average 2 ft. tall Favorite prey is rabbit is prey to cougars and pumas On the Least Concern list As many as 1 million live in the U.S.

11. Climate Research by : Megan Compton

12. There are two different types of grasslands in the Americas Temperate Tropical &

13. Temperate

14. Winter to cold for grass to grow Can get as low as -40* F Dormant season

15. 10-30 in. of rain a year When rain comes flowers bloom Can last 100-175 days No frost so plants can grow Growing season Summer

16. humid very wet Tall 25-60 inches per year Upper layers of soil are moist deeper layers are always dry Dry seasons Rainy seasons Topical

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18. Presidio Clarkia grows to 16 inches tall leaves are very small and narrow few in number lavender-pink petals Flowers grow from May to July

19. Wild Indigo Family: Pea (Fabaceae) Height: 1-3 feet Flower size: 1/2 inch long Flower color: yellow Flowering time: May to September Origin: native

20. Marin dwarf-flax 8 in tall Fewer than 20 sites known Thread-like stem linear leaves flowers are small with five rose to whitish petals form congested flat-topped clusters Blooming time is May to July

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