About the Chapparal
Chapparal biomes are found in most continents. They have varying terrains, such as flat plains, rocky hills, and mountain slopes. They are very hot and dry. Winters are mild, averaging around 10° C, while summers average around 40 °C, causing fires and droughts.
Location: West coast of United States, South America, Cape Town, South Africa, Western tip of Australia, coastal Mediterranean
Animals in the Chapparal
Some animals in the chapparal biome include jack rabbits, coyotes, deer, etc.
Vegetation in the Chapparal
Vegetation composes of broad-leaved evergreen shrubs, bushes, and small trees usually less than 2.5 m (about 8 feet) tall; together they often form dense thickets.
Sages and evergreen oaks are the dominant plants in North American chaparral areas that have an average yearly rainfall of about 500 to 750 mm (20 to 30 inches). Areas with less rainfall or poorer soil have fewer, more drought-resistant shrubs such as chemise and manzanita. Chaparral vegetation becomes extremely dry by late summer. The fires that commonly occur during this period are necessary for the germination of many shrub seeds and also serve to clear away dense ground cover.
Some other plants are poison and scrub oak, Yucca Wiple, etc.
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