Rhinoceros is a powerful and strong animal, but even he could not resist the destructive pressure of man and began to die out. Where else can you find these amazing animals?
When people mention ticks, people most often imagine small blood-sucking insects that are removed from clothing or dog hair after a walk in nature
The total number of rivers in Germany is several thousand. Among them are full-flowing giants (Rhine, Main, Spree), and even tiny rivers, the channels of which can be stepped over without much effort. The article is devoted to the Weser River, which is completely within the country. Where does it start, where does it flow, and what is its total length? Here are the answers to all these questions
The African continent has a diverse fauna. One of its most beautiful predators is the African leopard. It is smaller than a lion in size, but it is a more dexterous and swift animal
In this article, we will learn all about the giant anacondas that live in the rainforests of South America. What types of reptiles exist, their reproduction, size, how they hunt for prey. And also consider the unusual color and patterns on the body of boas
Each stream flows from its source, where it originates, and, gaining strength, ends at the mouth of the river. Here the river flows into another body of water (ocean, sea, lake, other river or reservoir)
Mushrooms are truly Russian mushrooms. In the west, south and east, their nutritional value is not even suspected. In our country, they firmly entered the consciousness of the people as one of the most beautiful gifts of the forest and settled on the tables
Russia is rich in its expanses! The middle zone of our country is a truly unique territory, replete with a variety of coniferous and deciduous forests, clear rivers and crystal lakes, untouched by civilization. In addition, the local mild climate creates excellent conditions for the habitat of numerous and unique animals, as well as for the growth of certain plants here
Among the numerous objects that attract the attention of fans of "silent hunting", there is a whole genus of mushrooms called rows. In total, there are about two dozen edible (and very good tasting) varieties. However, they do not include a soap row, which inexperienced mushroom pickers can grab by mistake in a basket and later regret it. The "enemy" must be known by sight! Or be able to smell
Many people love to pick mushrooms. Combining a leisurely walk through the forest with a useful thing - collecting free food is doubly pleasant. The end of autumn indulges in a huge number of mushrooms belonging to the rowing family, in particular, the earthy rowing. Unpretentious in appearance, but very tasty and he althy, they are easy to collect, as they usually grow in large groups
To date, 93 families of crabs are known to science. They include about 7 thousand species. Among them there are small ones, not exceeding the size of a spider, and really huge ones. There are poisonous and crabs with an unusual appearance. These include varieties that are kept in home aquariums
Where the cougar lives, its color and habits. Various names for a formidable predator. Subspecies of the beautiful and majestic cat. What does a royal cat eat
The Mariana Trench is known as the deepest place in the oceans. Its length is about 1,500 km, and its depth is 10,994 m. Its shape resembles a crescent moon. Today we will discuss the animals of the Mariana Trench. Photos will also be provided
The African continent is rich in rare and dangerous representatives of the animal world. A separate niche is occupied by insects, some of which live exclusively here. Going on a trip to Africa, many people mistakenly believe that exceptionally large predators can cause serious harm to life and he alth, completely forgetting about small and outwardly seemingly harmless insects. We offer you a list of African insects
This reptile is considered to be one of the most interesting and ancient. Scientists studying the fossilized remains determined that the first reptile turtles appeared about 250 million years ago. Since ancient times, they lived both in the waters of s alty oceans and on the surface of the Earth
In our article, we would like to talk about one of the representatives of the crocodile family. The Mississippi alligator differs from other counterparts in a fairly wide and flat muzzle. The jaw of this crocodile is very wide, with the most powerful muscles, it is much stronger than the jaw of any other reptile
For hundreds of years, peacocks have been considered the most beautiful and majestic birds on the planet. This bird with a long beautiful tail is called royal in a number of states. Peacocks gained their popularity for their unique tails, the plumage of which bears bizarre patterns. However, not everyone knows that this bird with a beautiful tail is a close relative of the most common chicken, which is found in almost every rural farmstead
Traveling to Egypt will bring a lot of pleasure to fans of extreme sports and people who are interested in unusual natural attractions and crave adventure. While visiting the deserts of Egypt, you will ride camels along the caravan routes, visit the pyramids, maybe even see a real miracle - an oasis in the middle of the sandy sea. From this article you will get useful information about the Egyptian deserts
The Black Continent does not have a large number of monuments and monuments. In addition, local infrastructure often does not contribute to the development of tourism. However, the unique wild fauna of Africa annually attracts a huge number of adventurers
Thailand attracts tourists from all over the world not only with its warm climate, sandy beaches and original culture, but also with a surprisingly rich underwater and terrestrial fauna. It is home to many rare species of animals and birds, dangerous predators and insects. Photos of animals in Thailand and their description can be seen in the article
As from love to hate is one step, and from beauty to ugliness is very close. You can argue about tastes, but the evolution of life has given rise to many terrible animals. About the most unattractive and dangerous, about the ugly, but harmless, and will be discussed in this article. The reader has heard about many, some may well be a discovery. But every creature deserves to live, and believe me, the sight of these creatures was not created to scare us
The Mara River is located in Africa and flows through the Masai Mara reserve of the same name. It is remarkable in that it serves as a crossing for thousands of ungulates, which annually cross it several times in search of pastures
The Tasmanian Devil is so named because it is believed to be very aggressive. In addition, it makes a characteristic frightening sound. In fact, it is rather shy, feeding mainly on carrion and rarely preying on live prey. Earlier, even before the spread of the dingo dog in Australia, the animal we are considering lived on the mainland. Today, the Tasmanian devil is an animal that lives only in Tasmania, where it has no natural enemies, but is still an endangered species
This article will focus on one amazing giant animal. Despite its impressive name, it ranks third in size among its relatives
Marsupial anteaters (or, as they are also called, "nambats" or "anteaters") are rare animals. They are small in stature - the size of a squirrel. Belong to the marsupial family
In the science of reptiles, there is the concept of a "family of real lizards." This term does not mean that such animals are the most typical representatives of their species. It was just this family that scientists found and studied in the first place. The green lizard, as scientists call this genus of animals, is a representative of the "real" family. This article will provide answers to questions about the habits and habitat of such reptiles
Norwegian Forest Cat: a general description of the breed. How the species appeared and appeared in the official classification. Characteristics of the breed and he alth of cats. Color and behavior at home. Rules for feeding and care. Existing nurseries in our country
The world is full of mysteries and contradictions. So, for example, signs about the weather sometimes serve as better reference points than the official forecasts of the hydrometeorological service. In no case does anyone want to blame specialists, but it's just that people themselves have created their own special and understandable system that works very effectively. And this is a fact that even science sometimes admits
Some have seen such an amazing tree as the swamp cypress. Today it is cultivated and planted in city parks or artificial forests. Those who saw it in the autumn period may have wondered whether the swamp cypress is a coniferous or deciduous species? So what is special about this tree?
Bolshezemelskaya tundra is a vast (more than 1.5 thousand km2) territory stretching between the Polar Urals and the Pechora and Usoy rivers, adjacent to the Barents Sea. The lands belong to the Nenets Autonomous Okrug and the Komi Republic. This is a harsh region of the cold sea, permafrost and poor fauna and flora, formed during the ice age, when the boundaries of glaciation reached the southern outskirts of modern Russia
Korean pine is a large and beautiful tree that decorates many parks, gardens and squares. It is an excellent element of the environment, giving it beauty
The red-eared or yellow-bellied turtle belongs to the family of American freshwater turtles (from the Latin Trachemys scripta - painted or striated). This is the most common species among pet turtle lovers. The article will discuss the conditions for keeping red-eared turtles, whether turtles have teeth, as well as possible problems that every animal owner may face
Scarlet, raspberry and other shades of red will completely decorate the territory of the garden and create a special festive atmosphere in it. At dusk, red flowers become almost invisible, so it is recommended to plant them in sunny areas
Modest wildflowers are unpretentious, sweet creatures, pleasing to the eye from early spring to late autumn. Memories of them warm us on long winter evenings. Indispensable attributes of summer days spent outside the city, wild flowers, sunk into the memory in infancy, will not be released until very old age
Globe - it would seem, what could be simpler? Due to natural causes, the matter that served as the building material for our planet gathered into one lump and gradually formed a regular sphere, and irregularities arose later due to tectonic processes. But there is a mistake in the very name of the form of our planet. Even if you tear down all the heights and fill up all the lowlands, the Earth will not be a ball
Weedy fish crowd out other, more valuable species in water bodies, eating their caviar and resources of the common food supply. However, some of them, despite their small size, are of gastronomic interest. What kind of fish is considered weed. Who and how regulates its population
The mountainous part of Austria is amazingly beautiful. It is distinguished by an abundance of the purest fresh waters, concentrated not only in glaciers and rivers, but also in numerous azure alpine lakes. You can learn about this fabulously beautiful country, about which mountains are located in Austria, what makes them remarkable, by reading this article
Oceans and seas are the property of mankind, since not only most of all species of living creatures known (and unknown) to science live in them. In addition, only in the gloomy depths of sea waters can one sometimes see such pictures, the beauty of which can sometimes simply stun even the most “thick-skinned” person. Look at any coral reef and you will see that nature is many times superior to the creation of even the most talented artist
The lotus lake in the Volgograd region is located in a natural park created on June 5, 2000. The area of this region is just over 1500 square meters. km. It is worth noting that every year the level of flood on the lake is quite large. The climate is mild and humid compared to the steppe
One of the most amazing, smart and beautiful animals on Earth are horses. People have long tamed them, made them domestic. Horses have been helping people in agriculture since time immemorial, they are a mode of transport, and they also participate in sports competitions