Animals:
* Mammals:
* Grazers: Bison, elk, deer, pronghorn, antelope
* Predators: Wolves, coyotes, foxes, bobcats, mountain lions
* Smaller mammals: Prairie dogs, rabbits, squirrels, mice, voles
* Birds:
* Birds of prey: Hawks, eagles, owls
* Songbirds: Sparrows, larks, robins, warblers
* Waterfowl: Ducks, geese, swans
* Reptiles: Lizards, snakes
* Amphibians: Frogs, toads
* Insects: Grasshoppers, beetles, butterflies, ants
Plants:
* Grasses: Prairie grasses, bluestem, switchgrass, buffalo grass
* Wildflowers: Sunflower, coneflower, aster, goldenrod
* Trees: Cottonwood, willow, elm
Specific examples based on location:
* North American Great Plains: Bison, prairie dogs, pronghorn, hawks, sunflowers, prairie grasses
* African Savanna: Elephants, lions, zebras, giraffes, acacia trees, baobab trees
* South American Pampas: Guanacos, pampas deer, rheas, pampas grasses
Key adaptations of plains living things:
* Grazers: Adapted to eating large amounts of grass, strong teeth and digestive systems
* Predators: Adapted for hunting in open spaces, keen eyesight and speed
* Plants: Adapted to dry conditions, deep roots, fire resistance
Remember, this is just a small sample of the diverse life found in the plains. The specific species and adaptations will vary greatly depending on the location and environmental conditions.
