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South Africa, Home of the Velds
- One of the world's most important biomes.
- Grass stretches to the horizon in every direction.
- Temperate describes the grassland's weather, featuring warm summers and chilly winters.
- In between tropics and polar regions temperature- wise.
- Life in temperate grasslands can be hard, and plants, animals, and people have to be tough to survive.
- Moderate climates, as they are located farther away from the equator
- Fewer trees than tropical grasslands.
- Shorter grass ranging from 6-35 inches.
- Major temperate grasslands include prairies, steppes, pampas, and velds
Temperate Grasslands of the World
Local Names of the Temperate Grasslands
South African Velds
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