
Prairie - Wikipedia
Prairies are ecosystems considered part of the temperate grasslands, savannas, and shrublands biome by ecologists, based on similar temperate climates, moderate rainfall, and a …
Prairie | Flora, Fauna & Ecology | Britannica
Midgrass, or mixed-grass, prairie, supporting both bunchgrasses and sod-forming grasses, is the most extensive prairie subtype and occupies the central part of the prairie region. Species of …
Prairie - National Geographic Society
Oct 28, 2025 · Prairies are enormous stretches of flat grassland with moderate temperatures, moderate rainfall, and few trees. When people talk about the prairie, they are usually referring …
Prairies and Grasslands - U.S. National Park Service
Oct 11, 2025 · To the untrained eye, the prairie seems like a barren wasteland, devoid of life. But the prairie is far from barren. It is one of the most diverse environments in plant and animal life …
American Prairie - Grassland Groupies
The American Prairie is a huge part of grasslands in North America. Learn about the historic and modern day prairie here.
PRAIRIE Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster
: a large area of level or rolling land in the Mississippi River valley that in its natural uncultivated state usually has deep fertile soil, a cover of tall coarse grasses, and few trees.
What Is Prairie? - Missouri Prairie Foundation
Prairie is an original American landscape, and, along with other temperate grasslands of the world, is one of the planet’s most imperiled major ecosystems—prairies are irreplaceable …
Prairies - North American Nature
The prairie is a vast and diverse ecosystem that spans across North America, encompassing a wide range of landscapes, from grasslands to wetlands. It is home to a rich variety of wildlife, …
What is a prairie? - Kew
Mar 22, 2021 · Prairies are flat, temperate grasslands found in North America. Like the British wildflower meadow, this landscape is predominantly made up of grasses, along with …
A Complex Prairie Ecosystem - U.S. National Park Service
Mar 5, 2022 · Prairies began appearing in the mid-continent from 8,000 to 10,000 years ago. They have developed into one of the most complicated and diverse ecosystems in the world, …