What is a Desert Ecosystem? While deserts are dry, they can be found all around the world. While we may think of a desert as a hot, dry piece of land, it can be cold as well. Regardless of the region, any desert is usually cold at night and receives very little rainfall. However, they … Read more
The Chaparral Biome In this article we will take a look at Chaparral biomes that have been found in locations across the world. We will pay particular attention to those found in the US, South America, South Africa and a few other parts of the world. We will discuss these different biomes and help you … Read more
Most Incredible Grassland Animals Grasslands are commonly known as prairies in North America, savannahs and veldts in Africa, pampas, llanos and cerrados in South America. Grasslands are dominated by tall growing grasses and and are found at all the places where there is too little rain for trees to grow in large numbers. These tall … Read more
A Look at Freshwater Biome The freshwater biome is of significant importance in the world, yet so many fail to realize its importance. These biomes consist of small bodies of water, such as creeks, lakes, streams, and rivers. These bodies of water contain freshwater and are free of salt. There are major differences in the … Read more
Tropical Rainforests: Hot, wet, and home to millions The tropical rainforest is one of the world’s most threatened biomes, despite being home to some of the most diverse and unique species on the planet. Many of the world’s most colorful creatures reside in rainforests, and animals from tiny organisms to large wild cats find homes … Read more
Taiga Biome Animals In the Taiga Biome, the winter is cold and long and the summers are cool and short. Winter temperatures are often as cold as -14 degrees F, while summer temperatures average 64 to 72 degrees. As one might imagine, the winters are usually filled with snow. During the summer, heavy rain is … Read more
The World’s Ice Deserts: The Tundra Biome The tundra is coldest of all the biomes with an annual average temperature less than 5°C, and precipitation (mostly in the form of snow) less than 100 mm per year. The weather conditions at tundra are so harsh that only a handful of plants and animals can even … Read more
What is a Food Chain and a Food Web? We all depend upon food to survive. Energy is necessary for living beings to grow. But did you know that there is a process of creating this food? There are also a number of different plants and animals that depend upon this creation to survive. There … Read more
Various Taiga Plants The taiga biome – known by some as the Snow Forest – is a fascinating environmental phenomenon; spanning from North America to Eurasia in the highest latitudes, the taiga is an unbelievably difficult place to live, and plants and animals must be uniquely suited to handle the harsh climate and terrain. The … Read more
What is a Grassland Biome? As you begin to learn about the Earth and all the life on it, discovering all the different biomes can reveal just how everything fits together like a puzzle of life. A biome is a community of plants and animals that has a specific boundary created by climate and geography. … Read more