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Grasslands Map

Map: Earth's grasslands

Data courtesy World Wildlife Fund
 Grasslands, Savanna, and Shrublands

These areas are known by different names throughout the world. They can look desolate, generally containing few or no trees, except in areas along rivers and streams. But they are vibrant ecosystems, and some, like the African savanna, are home to the animal kingdom's most recognizable fauna.

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Quiz: Habitats

Earth's surface is made up of thousands of different habitats and ecosystems, all with unique characteristics. Can you tell the difference between a desert and a tundra? Know how much of Earth's surface is all wet?

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