Savannas are found both in Africa and South America. However, the South American savannas lack the magnificient mammal species you know from nature documentaries. These species are only found in the African savannas. 

Savannas are found in the tropical zone. They have formed in regions that experience both a rainy season and a dry season. 

The vegetation of the savanna consists of grasses, shrubs and trees. The long dry season is difficult for the flora of the savanna. During this time, the grass dries out and the trees and shrubs drop their foliage. The landscape becomes brown.

Finally, as the dry season gives way to the rainy season, large thunderstorms bring large amounts of rainfall to the savanna. During the rainy season, the landscape becomes green once again.


​ ​Savanna.