3. Climate
Temperatures in temperate grasslands vary
according to the season. In winter, temperatures
can go below 0 degrees in some areas. In
summer, temperatures can reach above 90
degree. Temperate grasslands receive low to
moderate precipitation on average per year (20-
35 inches). Most of this precipitation is in the
form of snow in temperate grasslands of the
northern hemisphere.
4. Plant Life
Temperate grassland vegetation can either be
short or tall. In areas that receive little
precipitation, grasses remain low to the
ground. Taller grasses can be found in warmer
areas that receive more rainfall. Some
examples of vegetation in temperate
grasslands include: buffalo
grass, cacti, sagebrush, perennial
grasses, sunflowers, clovers, and wild indigos.
6. Animals
Temperate grasslands are home to many large
herbivores. Some of these include bison, gazelles,
zebras, rhinoceroses, and wild horses. Carnivores
like lions and wolves are also found in temperate
grasslands. Other animals of this region include:
deer, prairie dogs, mice, jack rabbits, skunks,
coyotes, snakes, foxes, owls, badgers, blackbirds,
grasshoppers, meadowlarks, sparrows, quails,
and hawks.
