The Chaparral
The Chaparral
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The Chaparral biome is a biome found in most parts of the world in almost every continent. It is known for its flat plains and rocky hills with a very hot and dry climate. The winters are mild but the summer is so hot that fires are common.
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Plants in the Chaparral
Plants of the Chaparral have adapted to these conditions by growing small leaves that can hold moisture. The plants have to be able to store water in a climate with little rain and they also have to survive frequent forest fires.
Animals in the Chaparral
The animals of the Chaparral are adapted to hot and dry weather. Dominant animals are arecoyotes, jack rabbits, mule deer, alligator lizards, horned toads, praying mantis, honey bee and ladybugs.
Threats to the Chaparral
The Chaparral is very vulnerable to forest fire that destroy the biome but the organisms in the Chaparral have adapted to survive these fires. The problem stems from humans causing fires to frequently at a pace where the plants can not grow back fast enough. Human interaction throughout the building of roads and towns are also damaging.
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The Chaparral
The Chaparral's near-barren land and frequent forest fires do not make the Chaparral a breathtaking sight.
What makes the Chaparral special is the incredible strength of the plants and animals of the Chaparral have to resist such heat and raging fires.