A WILD PLAIN CALLED THE PAMPAS

When you hear the word "Pampas" you probably think it is some kind of plant from somewhere like Greece or something, but actually Pampas is a Spanish word meaning "plains." The Pampas has lots of wildlife species including wild dogs, foxes, penguins, vultures, etc. It also has several different kinds of crops including corn, alfalfa, maize, and other crops.
It is located in the grassy plains of South America, extending from the Pampa of central and North Argentina into Uruguay. Although the Pampas in general are remarkably flat, some surfaces are slightly uneven, and low hills rise at the Northern and Southern boundaries.
During the wet season, the Pampas have a thick growth of grass, which makes excellent pasture for sheep and cattle. Livestock and wheat are produced in the drier west, while corn and more intensive forms or agriculture in the more humid east.
The Pampas raise three fourths of Argentina's cattle, some are sheep, but most are hogs. The Pampas are also home to many rodent species. Like the North American prairie dog, the viscacha (a relative of the prairie dog) digs enormous underground rooms and tunnels. Wild dogs and red foxes also roam this region, and sea lions and elephant seals are native to the coast.
The Pampas various birds include the crested screamer (a running bird of the plains) and the tinamou (a prized game bird that resembles a grouse but is actually a member of the ostrich family). Tropical birds live in the northern forests, while the albatross (a large, web-footed seabird) and the penguin are found along the southern coast. Occasionally the condor (a very large vulture) is seen flying high over the Andes.
The rich soils, carried down from the Andes, grow high grasses for the animals of the plains to feed on but since the late 19th century alfalfa, wheat, maize, and other crops have largely taken it's place.
Now that you have learned that the Pampas is not a plant from Greece, but a plain in South America. You have found out that penguins do not just live on the North Pole, but also in the Pampas. You probably think it's cool that the Pampas have a member of the ostrich family living there. By now I bet you have learned that the Pampas is a pretty cool place to visit, even if you just want to go there and look at the scenery.