Regions of similar climate and dominant plant types are called biomes. This chapter describes some of the major terrestrial biomes in the world; tropical forests, savannas, deserts, temperate ...

One impact of climate change is increased tropical storms. The southeast of Africa experiences tropical cyclones - for ...

These animals are best adapted to vast expanses of grassland with scattered trees, where the climate is hot, year-round. Savannas cover almost half the surface of Africa and large areas of ...

While the savanna is indeed iconic ... each with its own unique climate and its associated wildlife. Learning about these ecosystems before setting out on a safari will not only deepen your ...