The document summarizes key details about the Chaparral biome. It is located along the western coast of the US and parts of South America, Africa, and Australia. Temperatures range from 30-100°F with most precipitation occurring in winter, averaging 10-17 inches annually. Common plants include scrub oak, manzanita and cacti which have adapted small, hard leaves to conserve moisture. Typical animals are coyotes, rabbits, deer and ground-nesting birds. Kangaroo rats have large hind legs to escape predators and can convert seeds to water. Frequent brush fires are natural to the region and help clear out plants.