Savanna explained to kids

A savanna is a grassland with scattered trees. Savannas are found in Africa, Australia, and South America. They are also called tropical grasslands. The climate in a savanna is hot and dry. The rainy season is from October to April. The dry season is from May to September. During the dry season, the savanna has very little rainfall. The soil in a savanna is rich in nutrients. This is because the savanna has a lot of decomposing plants. The savanna is home to many different animals. These include lions, elephants, giraffes, and zebras. The savanna is a very important ecosystem. It helps to regulate the climate and the weather.