Nature
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The ability to have purple eyes is related to a disorder called "Origin of Alexandria" based on the legend. In addition, the purple color of the eyes can be explained from a medical point of view. This is due to albinism, a genetic disorder caused by an altered gene that prevents the development of melanin
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This snow-white graceful and majestic bird is an adornment of many nature reserves. However, its population in natural conditions is steadily declining. White Crane (Siberian Crane), breeds only in limited areas of the northern territories of Russia
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Oslinnik biennial or evening primrose is a medicinal and ornamental plant that blooms lemon-yellow flowers at night. All its parts are used for medicinal purposes, evening primrose oil is considered especially effective. The plant is unpretentious, it can be grown in any suburban area
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The amazing underwater world of coral reefs has attracted many secrets and mysteries for many centuries
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Neva is one of the most majestic, large and wide rivers in Russia. Its history stretches from ancient times. What is the depth of the river? The Neva in St. Petersburg has different depths in separate sections. Often the reservoir changes its width. Therefore, the Neva is the most unstable river in the world. Sometimes, because of such fluctuations, it becomes very difficult to resist the headwind
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Macadamia is a nut that belongs to the Proteaceae family and the Macadamia genus. It differs from others by the highest price
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The nature of the Altai Territory is striking in its diversity and uniqueness. Many rare animals and birds live here calmly, trees, herbs and shrubs listed in the Red Book grow. At the same time, the region is not closed: every year a large number of tourists come here to get acquainted with natural monuments and practice active sports
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How to tame a squirrel? The squirrel is one of the cutest representatives of the animal world, gaining popularity as a pet. Until recently, it was believed that it was very difficult to tame such a pretty creature, because a wild inhabitant of the forest is unlikely to allow himself to be picked up and allowed to stroke his red fur. How to behave with a new pet? How to tame a squirrel?
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If you want to look in the directory for the name "spike mushroom", you will not find anything. The reason is that for science they don't exist
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Caracal is a predatory mammal that belongs to the Feline family. Outwardly, the animal is very similar to other similar ones, however, genetic features caused it to be singled out in a separate row
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Keeping a wild cat at home is very difficult. Tigers, lions, jaguars look harmless and cute as babies, but they grow up and become dangerous for their owners. Of course, if you are a circus trainer or an Arab sheikh, then in the first case you will have enough experience, and in the second - money for such a whim. But what if you just love wild cats? How not to expose animals to suffering, and yourself to danger? As if specially for this occasion, there are breeds of cats that look like wild brethren
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Quail is a wild bird that belongs to the order Galliformes. In the old days, it was of extreme interest to hunters. Today, the population of the species has declined significantly. Despite this, quails continue to be eaten, grown on special farms
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A breast is a very interesting and tasty mushroom. This macromycete is a desirable prey for many "silent hunters", despite the fact that it is only suitable for s alting and pickling. There are several varieties of it. There is also a mushroom that looks like a breast, and more than one. They will be discussed below. An interesting fact is that in European countries milk mushrooms are considered inedible
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Every mushroom picker will confirm that s alted mushrooms, especially raw mushrooms, are great food. However, it is not always possible to collect them, even after heavy summer rains. Today we will talk about where the mushroom grows and what kind of environment is favorable for it
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Sticking fish is one of the most amazing creatures that inhabit the oceans. They spend almost their entire lives attached to various "hosts" with the help of the first dorsal fin, shifted to the top of the head and transformed during the evolutionary process into a special sucker shaped like an oval disk. These fish have been repeatedly found on cetaceans, rays, dolphins, turtles and even on sea vessels
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Thuja is a beautiful ornamental plant. It gained its popularity due to the fact that it can be cut, creating beautiful figures from foliage. However, any thuja disease can instantly destroy everything that the gardener has made of her
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The first thing that comes to mind when mentioning volcanoes is destruction, disasters and loss of life. Recall at least the death of the city of Pompeii, flooded by the hot lava flows of Vesuvius. However, with the development of civilization, humanity no longer succumbs to primitive fears, but thinks rationally, which allows scientists to use volcanoes as an inexhaustible source of untamed, wild geothermal energy. Moreover, it was in a volcano, according to one theory, that life originated
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If you are thinking about settling a royal python in your home, you should learn as much as possible about it in advance. Our article will tell you about how these snakes live in their natural environment, what and how often they eat, what they love
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S alted crocodile: a brief description of the reptile. Scientific and folk epithets. Where the mammal lives, how it looks and features of the species, osmoregulation. "Style" of life of a combed crocodile and interesting stories
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This strong-looking mushroom is familiar to most of our compatriots. It is very nutritious and tasty, which is why it is so popular among gourmets. It is not very difficult to find it in any wild forest. The main thing in this matter is the ability to distinguish it from false mushrooms - poisonous "relatives" and toadstools
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Lazovsky Nature Reserve is one of the oldest protected areas in Primorye and the entire Russian Far East. Its total area is about 1200 square kilometers. This, by the way, is more than the territory of the state of Singapore. In our article you will find a detailed story about the history, current state, value and uniqueness of this reserve
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Toad aga - the most famous poisonous species of South and Central America. Frogs are one of the most common animals on our planet, there are more than 2,500 species of these amphibians. They are found on every continent except Antarctica. Although no one knows what scientists will eventually be able to find under many kilometers of ice
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There are about 400 species of beetles on our planet. Big and small, beautiful and not so, unique and ordinary. The family of beetles (or Coleoptera) is one of the most interesting to study. Today we will discuss such a representative of the Coleoptera family as the Hercules beetle
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Leopard is a fairly large predator that belongs to the cat family. Our article will tell you about how these animals breed, raise babies, teach them the intricacies of hunting. Newborn babies are completely helpless, but soon they acquire not only a characteristic color, but also all the necessary skills to become one of the most serious predators on the planet
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The most famous and beautiful lake in Tajikistan attracts not only with its amazing nature, but also with numerous legends. Many tourists specially come to these places to be convinced of the magnificence of the mountain reservoir and the veracity of interesting ancient legends
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Where do orchids grow in the wild? The first mention of flowers. Division into groups. Distribution of orchids and their varieties
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Not only large seas, but also rivers with lakes also amaze with their grandeur and diversity of flora and fauna. There is everything your heart desires here: both small minnows that can easily fit in a child’s small hand, and real giants that several adult men cannot lift. Such fish can give odds even to sharks. This article will describe the real masters of the water element: TOP 10 of the largest freshwater fish in the world. Interesting? Then read on
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When are the shortest and longest nights? The answer to this question is simple and known to many for a long time. In the modern world, these significant events in nature are not as important as our ancestors used to be. However, modern pagans continue to consider them holidays and certainly celebrate, as was customary in the old days
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In an age when the secrets of nature surrender under the onslaught of the human mind, some phenomena remain surrounded by a mystical halo. A solar eclipse is one such event. On August 21, 2017, humanity could observe a rare phenomenon for the Earth - a total solar eclipse. It has already been given a name - the Great American Eclipse. This name is given due to the fact that this event occurred over the territory of the United States
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Stevia is very popular among diabetics and those who want to lose weight. Reviews of this incredible plant are most often enthusiastic and grateful. The leaves of this herb are a complete substitute for sugar. Unlike chemical analogues, it is completely safe for he alth, and also has a number of beneficial properties for the body
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Garden jasmine can be planted in the ground either in autumn, after all garden work is completed, or in early spring. It should be noted that when choosing a place where a shrub will grow, it must be taken into account that subsequent transplants will be excluded
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Butterflies are usually associated with something very pleasant. No wonder there is a sign in the East that if she flies into the house, then happiness will surely visit it
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It's no secret that Africa is a treasury of ancient civilization and keeps many secrets, attracting the attention of numerous tourists and historians. Today, there are many tribes on the African continent that adhere to unusual ancient traditions that shock modern man. Thus, the most aggressive African tribe, the Mursi, which inspires fear in tourists and local tribes, is still the most mysterious ethnic group
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Goldfinch is a small bird, but unusually bright and beautiful. The colorful plumage of a songbird, which is difficult to confuse with any other birds, cannot but attract attention
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Flycatcher is a small bird that belongs to the order Passerines and the Flycatcher family, which includes about 80 genera and more than 330 species. You can learn more about this bird in this article
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The lentil bird is a beautiful songbird that belongs to the finches family. Lentils have a small size and body weight. Read more about it in this article
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Bumblebee belongs to the genus of Hymenoptera and belongs to the family of real bees. Its body structure and lifestyle are almost the same as those of ordinary honey bees. "Do bumblebees bite?" – this question certainly interested many people. Find out the answer in this article
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The family of finches is a separate group of birds, which is distinguished by beautiful and bright plumage. Such birds are decorative, and they are mostly kept in cages. The brightest representative of the family is the common greenfinch. This bird is the size of a sparrow, but very beautiful. Its body is covered with thin feathers, which contributes to a faster and easier flight
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In the winter we all saw red-breasted birds - a very recognizable description. The bullfinch seems to be a typical winter bird, but is it really so, or do we notice it only at this time of the year, when it stands out so strongly against the background of white snow?
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Red oak (Quercus rubra) is a not very tall tree with a conical crown. His homeland is Canada. At the beginning of the twentieth century, it began to be planted everywhere for landscaping in Eastern Europe