what african grasslands are called
Grasslands cover one fourth of the Earth's land and are found on every continent, except for Antarctica. Grasslands occur where it is too wet for deserts but too dry for forests. Grasslands get about 10 to 24 inches of precipitation per year, although some tropical grasslands can get over 40 inches of rain a year. Tropical Grasslands. Tropical grasslands are close to the equator and are hot all year long. The grasslands in Africa are called savannas or veldts and are home to animals like zebras, lions and ostriches. Temperate Grasslands. Temperate grasslands are hot in the summer and cold in the winter. In Europe and Asia, temperate grasslands are called steppes. In South America grasslands are called pampas. In North America temperate grasslands are called prairies. The Prairie . The soil in prairies is excellent for growing crops and many of the grasslands in North America have been turned into farms and ranches.