Savanna and woodland extend across a broad swath of East Africa. Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by contributing ...

If you think about Africa ... two other important zones – the Tropic of Cancer, and the Tropic of Capricorn. They’re not just lines that have been drawn on the map, though!

Changes of vegetation between humid and arid phases in North Africa. Vegetation zones are based on the minimum precipitation requirements of each vegetation type. Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert!