Nature 2024, November

The snail is considered a truly unique creature. It can live both in the wild and being domesticated by man. Snails belong to the class of gastropods; a strong shell protects them from above. And they also have many small teeth, the number (and what is there, the very presence) of which can shock any layman - as many as 25,000 teeth

Kemerovo Region, whose unofficial name is Kuzbass, is part of the Siberian Federal District. This is the most densely populated region of the Asian part of Russia. The hydrographic network of the region belongs to the basin of the upper reaches of the Ob and is represented by a considerable number of rivers of various sizes, lakes, swamps and reservoirs

Rhinoceros fish is an amazing and unusual creation of nature. On the forehead of this inhabitant of the tropical seas there is a real horn, which can reach a length of up to 1 meter. This gives the stigma a resemblance to the muzzle of a rhinoceros. The article provides information about the living conditions of this fish in the wild and the possibility of keeping it in an aquarium

Many people confuse octopus and squid, which are shellfish. This is due to the fact that both representatives of invertebrates have tentacles and live in the ocean. However, according to some, and significant, features, they can be distinguished

The hydrographic network of the Arkhangelsk region is represented by numerous lakes and rivers, an abundance of underground springs and swamps. Severe waterlogging and a large amount of surface water is a typical phenomenon for the region. Large volumes of excess water stagnate in depressions and, saturating the soil, flow into the sea in a huge number of rivers

In the wild, you can meet various interesting creatures. One of them is a bizarre rhinoceros beetle belonging to the lamellar family, the subfamily of hollows

This wonder of nature is located in Canada, in the amazing Banff National Park. This fabulous corner is famous for its picturesque places, a variety of vegetation and animals, excellent ski slopes and a well-developed tourist infrastructure. Lake Louise in Canada attracts the attention of many travelers and nature lovers

There is one day in the folk calendar - Peter-Paul Fieldfare. It falls at the end of September - the period of ripening rowan berries. According to popular custom, on this day, the branches of this plant with fruits were tied into small bundles and hung under the roofs of houses. This beautiful custom is connected with the fact that the mountain ash was perceived as a tree that could protect people from all sorts of troubles. There are approximately 80 varieties of mountain ash in the world, of which 34 grow in Russia. Among them is this beauty - Siberian mountain ash

This beautiful plant (Spruce) is used in landscaping and ornamental gardening. Widely used in industry and its wood. Immature cones are raw materials for the manufacture of medicines. And most importantly, in many states there is a tradition according to which a Christmas tree is dressed up for the New Year and Christmas

All those who have seen this giant snake at least once can confirm that this meeting is rather unpleasant, especially if it happens unexpectedly. The only desire that arises at that moment is to jump as far as possible and not see this monster. However, this snake is ranked among the most beautiful, distinguished by such monstrous sizes

In the majority of settlements in Russia, the air temperature in winter rarely drops below zero degrees by more than 30-40 degrees. But this is by no means the limit. Even on a warm and rather cozy planet Earth, there are areas with a harsh frosty climate

This unusually beautiful animal is the most common representative of the cat family (after the domestic cat). The attractive beast got its name from a combination of two Greek words leon and pardus, translated as a lion and a panther. In ancient times, it was believed that it is a hybrid of these two animals

Among the huge variety of birds (there are more than 9800 species on the planet Earth) there are many delightful, attracting attention and causing delight and admiration with their unusual and surprisingly beautiful appearance. There are many such birds in the tropics of southern countries. But in other parts of the Earth there are relatively rare and unusual specimens that attract attention

This steppe region of Western Siberia is the most important for the development of agriculture, dairy farming and butter production in this region. In order to increase the efficiency of work in this direction, huge areas of land are being plowed up and reclamation work is being actively carried out to improve meadow lands and drain swamps. The Baraba steppe is located on the territory of the Omsk and Novosibirsk regions, covering an area of about 117 thousand square kilometers

Belarus, located in Eastern Europe and bordering Russia, Poland, Latvia, Ukraine and Lithuania, has 20,800 rivers and approximately 11,000 lakes, most of which are located in the north and northwest of its territory. Undoubtedly, such well-known rivers as the Dnieper, Zapadnaya Dvina, Sozh, Pripyat, Neman and other large water bodies play the main role for the country, but numerous smaller ones also play an important role

This amazing river has for centuries been one of the most important water arteries that led from the very center of France to the oceans. And it was here that huge ships passed from the Atlantic to the heart of the state. And today this river is navigable, but the path to the center of the country is closed. The largest river in France - Laura

There are a huge variety of mushrooms on Earth. One of these representatives of the forest is the gray row mushroom. Not all mushroom pickers, both professionals and amateurs, know about this mushroom. In this regard, it is especially important to know how it looks

The cat family is one of the largest groups of animals in the world, it consists of several genera. Specialists, in turn, divide all wild cats into large and small. In total, about 35 species of these mammals are known to science

As the name of the detachment conveys, a distinctive feature of beetles is the presence of strong leathery elytra, developed from the upper pair of wings. Their well-known representatives in Russia are: ladybugs, ground beetles, bark beetles, weevils, rhinoceros beetles, Colorado beetles, dung beetles

Boas are a separate group of reptiles that differ in the way they get food. While hunting, these reptiles do not bite their prey. Instead, they entangle the victim and kill with a special choke hold. Anacondas and pythons kill their prey in the same way. To date, ten subspecies of the common boa constrictor are known to science. Among themselves, they differ in skin color, size and habitats

The peacock, which lives in India, is the most common species on the planet. This amazing creature belongs to the order of chickens. In fact, the Indian peacock is the closest relative of the common domestic chicken. It is noteworthy that this bird can also be grown at home

The species diversity of animals living on Earth is amazing. Some of them have incredible strength, others develop tremendous speeds, and others are considered champions in size … ears! From our article you will find out what the most eared animals can be found on the planet. So, let's begin

In the wild, there are about 35 species of animals belonging to the cat family. One of the rarest on the planet is the Spanish or Pyrenean lynx. There are very few of these amazing creatures left in nature. They are carefully protected by the authorities, but the number of predators does not exceed 150 specimens

The US wildlife is truly diverse. On the territory of this state there are representatives of many species, large and small, dangerous and harmless. Among them are varieties that are on the verge of extinction. It is impossible to tell about all the animals of the United States in one material, but we will list the most famous and unusual inhabitants of the North American state

The original pets of modern people include all kinds of lizards, which often need special care. Let's get acquainted with the features of keeping an iguana at home, with the specifics of feeding and lifestyle of this creature

Australia is a unique continent that includes 6 climatic zones, each of which has its own natural conditions, fauna and flora: deserts, sea coast, tropical forests, mountain peaks. Most representatives of Australia's animals are endemic, living exclusively on its territory. This happened due to the fact that for many millennia the mainland existed separately from other parts of the land

The affirmation of the principle of freedom of the high seas in international law is a consequence of the need for countries in economic ties, the search for new markets and sources of raw materials. The final ratification of this provision occurred by the end of the 18th century

Direct or indirect references to cypress are found in many ancient written sources, such as ancient Greek mythology and biblical manuscripts. In other words, this plant has always aroused interest and was in the field of view of mankind. We will try to figure out what cypress is and for what advantages it is valued

Being in natural conditions, the cedar pine during its maturation is in a state of continuous struggle and competition with other trees. As a result, its fruitfulness comes later than that of its counterparts on the site

World fauna is very diverse and rich in interesting representatives. The vulture guinea fowl is an unusual and colorful bird that lives in Africa. It is the only representative of the genus of the same name. Consider in this article its origin, description, and characteristics

Each breed of horses is beautiful in its own way, because these animals delight primarily with their grace and nobility. There are true connoisseurs of horses, for whom each breed is an art that brings aesthetic pleasure. Consider in this article what breeds of horses are, their description and how they look

Description of the rivers of the Smolensk region, their location, historical names. What rivers are considered the main ones in the Smolensk region? What are the tributaries of the Dnieper and what is the functional significance of the water resources of the region? All the most interesting about the river network of the Smolensk region is discussed below

The funny woolen muzzle of the animal with big ears attracts the attention of both children and adults. Rabbits are very popular as pets and for culinary purposes. Interesting facts about rabbits can tell that these gentle, cheerful and good-natured creatures will become great friends

According to various estimates of scientists, about two million varieties of living beings live on planet Earth. Many of them are cute to most people, but there are those that look really scary. In this article, we will look at the rating of the ugliest animals and talk about each of them

Rhinos are odd-toed hoofed mammals, representatives of the most ancient superfamily Rhinos. Now it includes two already extinct and one existing family, which includes five species. The article provides a description of the rhinoceros and interesting facts about this animal

Most of us are familiar with woodpeckers. These birds fly all day long, flying from tree to tree, climbing the trunk and breaking bark and wood with their sharp beak, looking for pests. This fractional knock was heard by everyone who has been in the forest. Woodpeckers hollow out a tree with such force that if any other bird happened in their place, it would die, unable to withstand even five minutes. But the heroes of this article cannot live otherwise. In the article we will tell you why woodpeckers die

To obtain new and useful qualities in animals, experts cross horses not only among themselves, but also with donkeys. The result is an amalgamation of the best qualities from both the former and the latter. The resulting hybrids have strength, calmness, good he alth and longevity

This plant is not in vain bears such a name. Holy basil has many he alth benefits. It is used in medicine and cooking. You can grow both at home and in the country. The plant sprouts in India, Iran, China, Africa

If we study the statistics on the number of human deaths caused by representatives of the diverse fauna of our planet, then a slightly different group of leaders emerges in the struggle for the title of the most dangerous

What is the slowest animal on the planet? If you think about it, there may be several options: a snail, a sloth, a turtle. It turns out that scientists conducted a comparative analysis. As a result, it became clear that the slowest animal is the sloth