Grassland – PrairiesZoologist

By Joshua Bashur

Herbivores of the PrairieWhite-Tailed Jack

RabbitBison Monarch Butterfly

Environmental Adaptations:To flee from predators they have developed:• large ears• long legs

To stop bugs from messing with them their tails are like a fly swatter.

They produce a chemical that gives their body a very bitter taste; which birds hate.

Carnivores of the PrairieCoyote Bald Eagle Prairie Rattlesnake

Environmental Adaptations:They shed their winter fur every summer to help them adapt to the changing climate.

They have very good eyesight to help them locate their prey which maybe camouflaged.

They have camouflage to help them blend in with their environment.

Omnivores of the Prairieburrowing owl red fox Franklin's Ground

Squirrel

Environmental Adaptations:They can produce a good imitation of a rattlesnake buzz by snapping their beak. This help them to scare away predators.

They can hear low-frequency sounds very well. They can even hear small animals digging underground. The will frequently dig in the dirt or snow to catch prey.

They shed their winter fur every summer to help them adapt to the changing climate.

Two Food Chains of the Prairie

Producer Primary Consumer Secondary Consumer Secondary Consumer Secondary Consumer

Producer Primary Consumer Secondary Consumer Secondary Consumer

Abiotic and Biotic FactorsAbiotic factors are non living things that affect living organisms. Examples of these in the prairies are holes, dirt, and rocks. These abiotic factors are used by living organisms as shelter.

Biotic factors are living organisms such as animals, plants, and trees. The biotic factors affect other living organisms because they can be used as food.

Decomposers of the Prairie Decomposers breakdown dead things. If there were no decomposers dead thingswould pile up everywhere. Examples of decomposers are fungi and mushrooms.

Yellow Coral Mushroom