Exploring Grassland Biomes: the Amazing Tallgrass Prairie

The video explores the tall grass prairie of Iowa, the easternmost grassland in the Central Plains, extending from Ohio to Oklahoma and Manitoba. It highlights the diverse flora, including tall grasses like big blue stem and Indian grass, and colorful flowers such as Black Eyed Susans. The prairie supports large herbivores like deer, bison, and elk, contributing to its rich biodiversity. Environmental factors like periodic fires, sporadic rainfall, droughts, and strong winds influence the ecosystem, limiting tree growth.

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