AP BIOLOGY

Detailed explanation-1: -Many types of grazing mammals are found in the savanna. Grazing animals are animals that eat grass. Grazing animals live there because large amounts of grass covers the land. Zebras, wildebeests, elephants, giraffes, ostriches, gazelles and buffalo are all grazing animals.

Detailed explanation-2: -Key Takeaways: Savanna Biome Animals including elephants, giraffes, lions and cheetahs make their homes in the savanna. Due to its open environment, camouflage and mimicry are essential for animal survival in the savanna.

Detailed explanation-3: -Mammals like prairie dogs, bison, elk, deer, and pronghorns graze on the grasses and other plants that grow on the prairie. Predators like birds of prey, mountain lions, coyotes, and black footed ferrets depend on the abundance of wildlife to hunt for prey.

Detailed explanation-4: -Habitat: Giraffes use both semi-arid savannah and savannah woodlands in Africa.

Detailed explanation-5: -Animals in the Savanna Because the savanna is so rich in grasses and tree life, many large herbivores (plant eaters) live here and congregate in large herds. These include zebras, wildebeests, elephants, giraffes, ostriches, gazelles, and buffalo.