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Temperate Forest
Climate: Four distinct seasons, moderate rainfall. Location: Mainly in the northern hemisphere. Flora and Fauna: Deciduous trees, bears, foxes, deer.
Wetlands
Climate: Varies, saturated soil, standing water. Location: Can be found on every continent except Antarctica. Flora and Fauna: Water lilies, mosses, herons, beavers.
Coral Reefs
Climate: Warm, shallow ocean waters. Location: Near the equator, along the edges of continents and islands. Flora and Fauna: Coral, fish, sea turtles, mollusks.
Mangrove Forest
Climate: Warm, tidal, saline waters. Location: Along tropical and subtropical coasts. Flora and Fauna: Mangrove trees, crabs, fish, birds.
Tundra
Climate: Very cold, low precipitation, short growing season. Location: North of the Arctic Circle. Flora and Fauna: Lichens, shrubs, polar bears, arctic foxes.
Chaparral
Climate: Mild, wet winters and hot, dry summers. Location: Found on most continents along the west coast. Flora and Fauna: Scrub vegetation, coyotes, lizards, quail.
Desert
Climate: Low rainfall, high temperature variability, extreme conditions. Location: Around 30°N and S latitude. Flora and Fauna: Cacti, succulents, camels, scorpions.
Savanna
Climate: Warm temperature, pronounced wet and dry seasons. Location: Near the equator, between deserts and tropical forests. Flora and Fauna: Grasses, acacias, zebras, lions.
Temperate Grassland
Climate: Distinct seasons with cold winters and warm summers, moderate rainfall. Location: Primarily in the interiors of continents. Flora and Fauna: Grasses, wildflowers, bison, prairie dogs.
Tropical Rainforest
Climate: Warm & humid all year, high rainfall. Location: Around the Equator. Flora and Fauna: Broadleaf evergreen trees, monkeys, frogs, insects.
Boreal Forest/Taiga
Climate: Long, cold winters and short summers, low precipitation. Location: North of 50°N latitude. Flora and Fauna: Coniferous trees, moose, wolves, boreal birds.
Alpine
Climate: Cold, windy, and snowy. Location: High elevations worldwide. Flora and Fauna: Low-growing plants, mountain goats, marmots, birds.
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