Tropical Savanna Biome

• Means "land with both grass and trees"
• Distinct wet and dry season, harsh drought during dry season
• Located near the equator in South America, Central and Southern Africa, Southeast Asia, and Australia
• Savannas make up about 20% of the Earth's land area
• Generally a transitional zone from forests to deserts, such as in Africa, which contains the largest Savanna area