Savannas are far more common that you may realize. For instance, did you know that they make up roughly half of the surface area in the tropics and sub-tropics? That they cover approximately 45% of South America and nearly 50% of Africa?
If this is news to you, then you might wish to consider looking into copy of the recently published Savannas; A Very Short Introduction by Peter A. Furley. In it, he explains not only what savannas are and where they’re found, but also how they vary between one another and how they’ve played a crucial role in the emergence and evolution of a wide variety of life forms – including us.
