# data[].attributes.body
It all depends on what season you decide to visit the temperate grasslands. If you visit during the winter be sure to bring your traditional winter gear (big jackets , gloves ,hats) Mount Rushmore is even more beautiful during the winter and you wouldn't want to miss it. If you decide to visit during the summer bring shorts and shirts and hats to protect you from the sun.

# data[].attributes.body
Spring is the best time to visit temperate grasslands , the weather is warm, grass is starting to grow back and our beautiful flowers will be starting to bloom. The winters are usually harsh, but few people find the snow entertaining.

# data[].attributes.body
When visiting the vast grasslands, make sure to bring more than enough water to prevent yourself from getting dehydrated. You should also be aware that there are several species that can be very dangerous, for example make sure to bring mosquito spray because there will be lots of them, snakes, and the deathstalker scorpion. That's just a short list of the dangers.

# data[].attributes.body
There are a lot of activities to enjoy, such as driving through our local zoos , visiting our wildlife conservancy and beautiful parks as well as taking a family trip to mount Rushmore and pay tribute to our former great presidents. Grasslands also offer amazing opportunities for wildlife watching. Why not take a few tips from the Hands on Nature team as we get close to wildlife with activities that you can participate in at home.
-Moth and butterfly spotting
-Bird watching
-Flower spectacle at Uist

# data[].attributes.body
Temperate grasslands have hot summers and cold winters. Summer temperatures can be well over 100 degrees fahrenheit, while winter temperatures can be as low as -40 degrees Fahrenheit. They typically have between 10 and 35 inches of precipitation a year, much of it occurring in the late spring and early summer.

# data[].attributes.body
Temperate grasslands have a low diversity of wildlife, but a high abundance of wildlife. In North America the dominant grazing animals are bison and pronghorn. Rodents include pocket gophers and prairie dogs. Carnivores include wolves,coyotes, swift foxes, badgers and black-footed ferrets.

# data[].attributes.body
The grasses Big Bluestem and Indian Grass are extremely important in the tallgrass prarie of the midwestern United States. Big Bluestem has a seed head that looks like a turkey's foot. Sideoats grama, another tallgrass prarie species

# data[].attributes.body
The climate for grasslands is basically dry.  Precipitation usually does not exceed 100 cm per year, with a minimum near 20 cm per year.  Also, grasslands tend to be in temperate  to subtropical areas, often with cold winters and hot summers. average annual temperatures range from below 0 degrees C to about 20°

# data[].attributes.body
The Grassland locations are midwestern United States and Canada; in Eurasia the maker grasslands are the steppes of Russia and the grasslands of the mideast extending from Turkey to India. Grasslands are also found in South America.  Africa certainly has grasslands. Some major cities located in temperate grasslands are Denver, Omaha, Tulsa, and Dallas.