Nature 2024, November

The huge depth of the Yenisei makes it possible for sea vessels to rise along it for almost a distance of 1000 kilometers. The maximum depth in it reaches 70 meters

The amazing, unusual and pristine nature of Dagestan amazes the whole world. The mountains of this region are especially rich

Forest prevails throughout the globe. Numerous trees give coolness on a hot day. Very common in Russia is linden - a tree that has long been considered medicinal

Modern civilization is based on wood. Books, building materials, musical instruments - all this is part of life, culture. By understanding the structure and properties of wood, you can better understand the world around you

Poisonous weh, also known as hemlock, is a perennial herb that belongs to the Umbelliferae family. The branched stalk of hemlock can reach 150 centimeters in height. The medicinal plant has a large poisonous rhizome, the numerous branches of which are half a centimeter thick, and small white flowers. Hollow rhizome is a "diagnostic" sign of hemlock

The Red Book of Animals is one of the most interesting and important books for mankind. Accounting for rare species and knowledge of their range help to preserve nature

The red-breasted goose is considered a narrow-range species. At the present moment, the number is stable, although the species remains in a rather serious condition, since the places for molting and nesting are actively developed by people

Shrub willow is extremely tenacious. She will be the first to move to conflagrations, grows along roadsides, near railroad tracks and dry rivers. A willow sprout planted in the ground can only grow up to three meters in the summer

This shrub requires careful care after planting, but the cotoneaster chokeberry will thank the owner for taking care of it, transforming the dacha, garden or backyard of a country house. In addition, this plant has long been valued by folk healers for its medicinal properties

Our planet is inhabited by so many birds, the name of which sometimes we have not even heard. They are found everywhere: in forests, mountains, steppes, on the coasts of the seas and even in the cold tundra. The diversity of this group of the animal world is so great that, for example, only on the territory of the Russian Federation you can meet representatives of more than 400 species, including not only sedentary, but also migratory birds

Moth butterflies are relatively small insects that belong to the Lepidoptera order, that is, butterflies. They will be discussed in this article

Horse sorrel (horse oxalis, frog legs, horsetail) is a plant common throughout Russia. It won't be difficult to find him. It grows everywhere: in fields, forest edges and even along roadsides. This plant has been used in folk medicine since ancient times and almost everywhere

Interesting facts about marine iguanas. What the animal looks like, habitat and lifestyle. Reproduction of marine iguanas

Nature is amazing, and the death of one thing always means the birth of something new. In outer space, matter decays, and in stars it is formed, creating a great balance of the Universe

One of the most common stones is quartz. It forms a large group of various minerals that differ in color and shape. Quartz stone has long been used by man for housekeeping. This mineral is often used as a talisman

River valleys, annually flooded during floods, are a rich source of high-quality forbs that are used for hay. The meadow has always been considered an important part of rural life. Teams of mowers provided hay for all the livestock in the village. Floodplain meadows are considered especially fruitful, and the grass cut on them is the most nutritious for animals

There are wonderful inhabitants of the forests, created by nature and bringing mushroom lovers a lot of joy. These are mushrooms. One of the most common and high-quality are boletus. From this article you can find out what a mushroom with a pretty red hat is. What features and characteristics does it have and where does it grow?

Mushrooms are a nutritious and delicious delicacy. But many of them are poisonous. This should always be remembered when going on a “quiet hunt”. In this article, we will talk in detail about one of the most insidious and dangerous mushrooms. Where does the pale grebe grow? How does she look? And how not to confuse it with other edible mushrooms?

Everyone associates spring with something different. For one, this is childhood with boats in streams, for another - blooming apricot orchards, and someone remembers the first presented snowdrops. The beginning of spring can be celebrated several times, and each moment of its arrival in the same year will be correct. You might be surprised and want to know when spring actually starts. Let's look at some facts together

How diverse is the world of aquatic animals, among which the superclass Pisces stands out! He studies their special branch of zoology - ichthyology. Fish live both in the s alty waters of the oceans and seas, and in freshwater areas. Among them are peaceful species and predators. The first feed on plant food. Predatory fish are usually omnivores

Description of stargazer predatory fish. Habitat and lifestyle. Speckled stargazer. How to maintain an aquarium stargazer?

Carbuncles are precious minerals with a blood-red glow, known since ancient times. Carbuncle is, in fact, a type of garnet, a stone with a specific color palette. Jewelers so called rare garnets, rubies and spinels with deep red hues

The Atlantic puffin is a funny bird with an unusual name and no less remarkable appearance. Our article will tell about the life of this unusual bird

Armenian Highlands. Ararat is the sacred mountain of Armenians, which has become a symbol of Armenia. The relief of the country. The highest mountain of the Armenian Highlands - Aragats

On the territory of Armenia there are a large number of cultural and historical monuments of the past. Many remains of ancient settlements, medieval temples and other structures of historical value have been found here. Especially rich in similar cultural structures are the territories of the Hrazdan River and the city of the same name with it

Thanks to Hollywood, each of us imagines a shark as a ruthless killer of enormous size, chasing careless swimmers day and night. We will not argue, there are reasons for such an opinion: sharks are still predators, and hunting for game is a natural behavior for them. However, there are varieties of sharks that are absolutely not dangerous for large creatures, to which a person can be safely attributed. And there are predatory fish, which are in many ways (at least in the diet) similar to whales

Lake Vänern is the third largest lake in Europe. General description, glacial origin. Inhabitants of the lake: birds and fish. Waterways, what ports are on the banks, how many rivers flow into the reservoir. The islands of the lake and the Jure archipelago. Where is it located and how many kilometers from the capital

Arctic char is a rare fish found mainly in northern latitudes. In the wild, there are several forms of this representative of the underwater fauna. This species of char usually lives either in mountain cold glacial lakes or in the ocean

The golden monkey is one of the symbols of China. Her image can often be found on ancient vases and silk fabrics. However, it looks much more impressive live. And anyone who sees her for the first time involuntarily thinks about whether she really is an ordinary beast?

Among the huge number of all types of daisies, there are many different shades of flowers that are similar in structure, reproduction, similar in planting and care. For many, they may seem far from the usual daisies. But these are the flowers from this group

Agbrosia is a plant whose pollen is very harmful to human he alth. Why is it called the food of the gods?

The appearance of seahorses is amazing and fabulous. The structure of these bony fish is striking. Although these creatures are practically harmless, they are well protected from enemy attacks by prickly armor, which is so strong that it is difficult to break even on a dead and withered individual

Everyone knows that there are fish like pike in the rivers. But not everyone knows that there is a sea pike. In fact, this inhabitant of the deep sea got her name because of her great resemblance to her river relative. Science knows this fish by a completely different name

Family Flounders (Pleuronectidae) represent reverse and right-sided forms of fish, forming dozens of genera with different sizes, habits, habitats. Regardless of the taxon, they all lead a benthic lifestyle and have a flattened thin body of a rhomboid or oval shape. The heroine of this article will be the star flounder. You will learn about the features of this species, range, lifestyle

The sea, which most people associate with summer vacations and great times on a sandy beach under the scorching sun, is the source of most of the unsolved mysteries kept in uncharted depths

Kumzha is a fish that belongs to the salmon family. Moreover, she is a typical representative of it. There are many subspecies of this fish, and each of them has its own distinctive features. For example, some specimens do not exceed a weight of 2 kg, the rest reach a mass of more than 20

A phenomenal natural phenomenon in the Atlantic Ocean - the Sargasso Sea. The coordinates of this most interesting and dangerous area of the Atlantic are 22-36 degrees north latitude and 32-64 degrees west longitude

Many spicy plants have been known to people since time immemorial. Initially, they were used for various rituals, and only later they began to be actively used in cooking and medicine

Bittersweet nightshade is a very common plant. It belongs to the Solanaceae family. This shrub got its name due to the taste of the berries

The autumn equinox is celebrated by followers of various cultural traditions: the Celts, Zoroastrians, Slavs, in Russia, Japan and other countries. This article describes the rituals of the ancient Slavs and Mexicans