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Assignment Discovery: Savanna Biomes

The savannah biome is described as an area with low precipitation and hot weather. Savannahs are found in central and southern Africa, South America, Australia and Inda. Learn more about the savannah on Discovery Channel's "Assignment Discovery."


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