Looking at the map, the chaparral biome occupies a very small part of the world. It's actually hard to see on some continents that are mentioned in the text. I wonder just how many interesting plants and animals might live in such a small area.
Chaparral lies 30-40 degrees above and below the Equator
Temperatures reach up to 100° F (38° C) and average 64° F (17° C), bringing fires in the driest months.
Over the winter, the temperature averages a balmy 50° F (10° C), and brings 15-25" (38-64 cm) of rain, which allows vegetation other than cactus to flourish.