What Is A Savanna Biome

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The savanna biome is a grassland with dispersed trees.

Savannas are found in South
America, Asia, and in large parts of Africa and Australia.

The climate of the savanna is temperate. The temperature spans from 68°F to 86°F. There is a 6-8 month damp, summer season. Also, there is a 4-6 month dry winter season.
The precipitation doesn’t vary much. The yearly rainfall of
25cm - 75cm.

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