Precipitation: 10 - 30 inches (25 - 75 cm) per year
Sunlight: 10 to 12 hours of sunlight during most days of the year.
Nutrients: It has only a thin layer of humus (the organic portion of the soil created by partial decomposition of plant or animal matter), which provides vegetation with nutrients
Soil Composition: The soil of the savanna is porous, with rapid drainage of water.
Major Animal Species
Ungulates
Lions
Cheetahs
Black Mamba
Hyena
Meerkats
Major Plant Species
Bermuda Grass
Senegal Gum Acacia
Elephant Grass
Manketti Tree
River Bushwillow
Interesting Facts
The Savannah has two different seasons. The winter season is very dry and long, while the summer season is very wet.
There are savanna's located in Africa, South America, India, and Australia.