savanna
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Native to temporary freshwater pools in the African savanna, these brightly colored fish have extremely short lifespans and develop many age-related problems rapidly, making them ideal for aging research.
From Science Daily • May 29, 2026
The hardest-hit biome last year was once again the Cerrado, a vast, biodiverse savanna south of the Amazon.
From Barron's • May 27, 2026
The centerpiece of the 13-acre-plus parkland is a curved bridge overlooking a savanna, allowing elephants to walk under guests.
From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 4, 2026
Namibia had also proposed overturning the ban on African savanna elephant ivory - this too was defeated.
From BBC • Dec. 5, 2025
During the dry season the water evaporates and the Beni becomes a hot, arid savanna, kept open by annual burning.
From "1491" by Charles C. Mann
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Physical Geography - Introductory
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Physical Geography - Middle School
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Physical Geography - High School
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