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Prehistoric fish that have survived to this day

Prehistoric fish that have survived to this day

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In the modern world, Homo sapiens is the dominant predator on the entire planet. But it is worth recognizing that humanity has risen to this degree quite recently and holds the palm for a very short time. An individual who was able to protect himself from the surrounding "enemy" world appeared only 2 million years ago. But on the planet there are many prehistoric representatives of flora and fauna, whose ancestors saw the world even before the existence of dinosaurs

Crocodile blunt: photo, description, food

Crocodile blunt: photo, description, food

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Osteolaemus tetraspis is the only species of the genus of blunt-nosed crocodiles, the smallest in the world. Crocodiles are highly organized reptiles, thanks to a perfect respiratory, circulatory and nervous system. Animals first appeared over 150 million years ago. Their closest relatives are dinosaurs

Crocodile fish: photo, description, lifestyle and habits

Crocodile fish: photo, description, lifestyle and habits

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Oceans and seas are home to many amazing and colorful animals. One of the inhabitants of the underwater kingdoms is this exotic creature. This unusual fish lived in the waters of the rivers in the time of the dinosaurs, and has not changed at all in 150 million years. Although she belongs to the family of the most good-natured aquatic animals, her back should not be touched, since it is all covered with poisonous spikes

Goffin's cockatoo: description, care, illness

Goffin's cockatoo: description, care, illness

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Goffin's cockatoo is one of the smallest representatives of the family with a body length of no more than 30 cm and a weight of about 350 grams. Parrots of this species are common in Indonesia, on the island of Tanimbar. Because of this, they are often referred to as Tanimbar cockatoos. In Europe, they first appeared in the seventies of the last century. Under natural conditions, parrots live in tropical and subtropical forests, in cultivated landscapes

Who is a pygmy buffalo?

Who is a pygmy buffalo?

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The smallest representatives of the subfamily of bulls are Asian buffaloes (lat. Bubalus) tamarou and anoa. It is about them that we will talk today

Animal narwhal: description and photo

Animal narwhal: description and photo

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I would like to immediately answer the question of our readers about who a narwhal is - an animal or a fish. This is a mammal related to cetaceans. This is the only species of narwhal

Grizzly bear and brown bear - features, characteristics and interesting facts

Grizzly bear and brown bear - features, characteristics and interesting facts

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What do grizzly bears have in common with brown and polar bears? Is the grizzly one of the most dangerous and aggressive bears? How many grizzly bears are left in North America and why do they have the lowest breeding rate of any mammal on the continent? How long do grizzlies live and where do they live? All answers are in the article

When does spring start according to the Sun? How was this date determined and celebrated in ancient times?

When does spring start according to the Sun? How was this date determined and celebrated in ancient times?

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Spring is the most important time of the year for a person. In ancient times, having missed the planting dates, he risked dying of hunger in winter, so the beginning of spring is celebrated by all peoples. How did people learn to determine the day of the equinox? What holidays are associated with it among different nations?

Avocado - fruit or vegetable? You have a question, we have an answer

Avocado - fruit or vegetable? You have a question, we have an answer

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The subtropical fruit, avocado, which is exotic for our places, has gained great popularity in Russia over the past decade. However, its appearance on the market at first caused bewilderment among buyers: is avocado a fruit or a vegetable? And, most importantly, how to clean and eat it?

Minusinsk Basin - a repository of Siberian history

Minusinsk Basin - a repository of Siberian history

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The Minusinsk basin, also called the intermountain depression, is located on the border of Khakassia and the Krasnoyarsk Territory. Mountain ranges rise around the basin. Its southern and southwestern borders are framed by the mountain systems of the Western Sayan. The north-western and western sides of the basin are “guarded” by the Abakan Range, and the Eastern Sayan is located in the east. The Minusinsk Basin is open only from the north - the West Siberian Plain is spread there. In addition to picturesque places, the Minusinsk basin is overflowing with

Steppe lark: description, nutrition, reproduction

Steppe lark: description, nutrition, reproduction

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The steppe lark is a small bird that is a wonderful singer. At the same time, they are in most cases painted in clay-gray dull tones. Birds are widely distributed, mainly inhabiting open places: steppes and meadows, treeless slopes and semi-deserts of hills and mountains. They very rarely sit on the branches of shrubs and trees

The strongest stone in nature. Properties, application, extraction, interesting facts about the mineral

The strongest stone in nature. Properties, application, extraction, interesting facts about the mineral

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Modern science of geology knows thousands of various minerals and rocks. And someone who, and geologists know for sure which stone is the most durable in the world. Do you know the answer to this question? If not, be sure to read this article

Do you know where the panda lives?

Do you know where the panda lives?

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Have you ever thought about where the panda lives, what is the habitat of the bear, what does he prefer to eat and how long does the bear bear offspring? Not?

Sycamore tree - southern giant

Sycamore tree - southern giant

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The sycamore tree is the most famous southern tree, and not only because it cannot be forgotten once seen. All the literature of the East - prose, poetry, folklore - is full of descriptions of this magnificent plant. A giant grows up to 50 meters, and the girth of the trunk can be 20 meters

White and blue whales: sizes. The largest whale: dimensions

White and blue whales: sizes. The largest whale: dimensions

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Currently, the largest animals on the planet are whales. The size of some members of the detachment is really impressive. How much can these giants weigh? What is their lifestyle? What do they eat and how do they get along with other representatives of the water element?

Introducing the native planet: what is the ocean?

Introducing the native planet: what is the ocean?

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Man has set his sights on space with all his might, science fiction writers are already drawing pictures of the exploration of other planets, and sometimes not everyone knows what is “under our feet”. And if the land was more or less studied, then practically nothing is known about the depths of the waters

Bay horse. The most beautiful horse

Bay horse. The most beautiful horse

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In the review presented to your attention, we will talk about the best horses in the world - bay horses. You will ask why?" After all, at international exhibitions, the first prizes for the exterior are taken by horses of isabella, igren, white, black or even gray, as well as their mastery

Pyana River, Nizhny Novgorod region: description, natural conditions, photo

Pyana River, Nizhny Novgorod region: description, natural conditions, photo

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The most winding river in our country is the Pyana River in the Nizhny Novgorod region. Where is its source, where does it flow, and why does it have such a strange name? What kind of fish can be caught and what sights to see? All the most interesting - in our article

Imperial scorpions: keeping at home

Imperial scorpions: keeping at home

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The habit of shying away from spiders and squealing at the sight of them does not contribute to a friendly attitude towards them. And the ominous cinematic scenes with scorpion attacks and people dying in agony have created a truly murderous reputation for them. Few people can be convinced that imperial scorpions are beautiful and interesting creatures to watch in their own way. However, many around the world contain them, and they highly recommend friends to follow their example

Pheasant egg: useful properties and photos

Pheasant egg: useful properties and photos

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In farms, there are amazing birds - pheasants - with a memorable appearance and high egg production. A pheasant egg is half the size of a chicken egg. The color scheme is much more colorful, ranging from light gray to dark green. Chicks hatched from gray eggs are more likely to survive than chicks hatched from greenish eggs

Roe deer horns. How to determine the age of a roe deer by the horns? When does a roe deer shed its antlers?

Roe deer horns. How to determine the age of a roe deer by the horns? When does a roe deer shed its antlers?

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It is known that the average lifespan of a roe deer is about 15 years. The approximate age of this animal can be determined by some external signs. What kind of horns does a roe deer have and when does it shed them? And how to determine their age? The answers to these questions can be found in this article by reading the information provided in the article

The reticulated python is the largest snake in the world

The reticulated python is the largest snake in the world

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The reticulated python is the largest snake in the world. Usually this subspecies of snakes reaches a length of four to eight meters, but sometimes it can grow up to ten meters

Old or young: how to determine the age of a tree?

Old or young: how to determine the age of a tree?

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Sometimes it is necessary to understand and know exactly how many years a particular tree lives. Depending on the goals, the methods for determining the age of the plant will also differ. The type of wood also has an effect. This is significant both for counting the years of life on felled or felled trees, and, if necessary, not to interfere with the natural cycle of their development. We consider all the simple options available

Winter magic: snow drift - what is it

Winter magic: snow drift - what is it

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Winter is an amazing period that is fraught with many secrets. And although scientists are striving to reveal them all, they are still very far from complete victory. And is it necessary? After all, then there will be no place for the magic that comes along with this cold and snowy time. Take, for example, such a strange phenomenon as a blowing snow. Everyone knows what a snowstorm is, but many have already forgotten about a snowstorm. And to fix this, let's make a short tour of the snow-covered fields, fraught with the secrets of winter nature

What is tourmaline and where is it used?

What is tourmaline and where is it used?

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In the bowels of our planet there is a huge amount of both precious and semi-precious stones, the use of which is not limited to "bruliks" alone

White Sea: environmental problems of the sea

White Sea: environmental problems of the sea

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Environmental problems, which are created by anthropological factors in the Arctic Ocean, are increasingly of concern to the public and scientists around the world. The fact is that the territory of most of the northern seas still does not have a state owner. The White Sea inherited the same fate, the problems of the sea are still poorly understood, and many territories are inaccessible to scientists, since they are classified by countries that conduct their nuclear tests here

The smallest planet in the solar system. Cold, not hot

The smallest planet in the solar system. Cold, not hot

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A popular misconception is to consider hot Mercury, the closest planet to the Sun, to be the smallest planet. In fact, the smallest planet is cold and distant Pluto. Some deny him the status of a planet at all, but this is a moot point, the status of Pluto has not been proven. The second largest planet in size is indeed Mercury. The planet Pluto was named after the god of the underworld of the Romans, and this name should be considered quite logical

The Sulak River is a recreational and energy pearl of Dagestan

The Sulak River is a recreational and energy pearl of Dagestan

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Dagestan is an incredibly beautiful mountainous republic, sandwiched between the Greater Caucasus and the shores of the Caspian Sea. This article will focus on the nature, geography and rivers of the republic. In particular, about the Sulak River - a real water pearl in the south of Russia

Khantayskoye Lake on the Taimyr Peninsula in the Krasnoyarsk Territory

Khantayskoye Lake on the Taimyr Peninsula in the Krasnoyarsk Territory

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Taimyr is the largest peninsula in Russia. It is located in the northern part of the mainland, between the Khatanga Bay in the Laptev Sea and the Yenisei Bay in the Kara Sea on the outskirts of the Arctic Ocean. The southern part of the peninsula is limited by the ledge of the Putorana plateau. It is here that Khantayskoye Lake is located, which will be discussed in the article

Lion fish. Zebra fish. Photo, description

Lion fish. Zebra fish. Photo, description

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Among the bizarre rocks and intricately intertwined reefs of the Red Sea, intricately cut by crevasses and grottoes, numerous underwater animals have found a wonderful home. On the rocks and reefs, which have taken the form of giant pillars and mushrooms, communities coexist, which include a variety of animals, molluscs and fish of the Red Sea

Orion's Belt - constellation and legend

Orion's Belt - constellation and legend

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The article talks about the constellation known as Orion's Belt, gives its description and the legend after which it was named

The spectacled bear is a South American cousin of the Siberian bear

The spectacled bear is a South American cousin of the Siberian bear

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The spectacled bear is the only representative of the glorious bear family on the South American continent. He prefers to settle mainly in the humid forests of the Andean highlands, but some individuals wander into the lowlands. Sometimes it can be found at an altitude of about two hundred meters above sea level. The spectacled bear has an unconventional diet for its family: it is predominantly a vegetarian, although sometimes it does not disdain eating carrion

Yellowstone volcano: the location of the supervolcano, how great is the threat of an eruption

Yellowstone volcano: the location of the supervolcano, how great is the threat of an eruption

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The leader in the number of volcanoes is the United States. There are 180 giants on the territory of this state. Also, the scientific world is aware of the existence of 20 supervolcanoes on Earth. Their eruption can lead to serious climatic changes on the planet. The most famous is the Yellowstone Volcano

Why does a cow shit with a tortilla and a goat with peas? The question is funny, but the answer is serious

Why does a cow shit with a tortilla and a goat with peas? The question is funny, but the answer is serious

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Most of the villagers keep livestock, which makes it possible to always have fresh dairy products and meat. Some have cows, while others prefer the easier-to-care-for goats. And if the townspeople who came to the village are surprised at many things and make unexpected discoveries for themselves, then it was probably the children who, having become closer acquainted with livestock, were the first to ask a ridiculous question about why a cow crap with a cake, and a goat with peas

Interesting about animals. Who is faster: a lion or an elk?

Interesting about animals. Who is faster: a lion or an elk?

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For almost all representatives of the fauna, the main vital issue is the speed of movement, and predators must hunt and catch up, and their victims must run away. In this regard, in principle, quite legitimate questions arose. Who is the best runner: fox or rabbit? Who is faster: a lion or an elk? Individual categories of outstanding runners are also compared, for example, among artiodactyl animals or predators from the cat family

What is a nature reserve and national parks? General characteristics and distinctive features

What is a nature reserve and national parks? General characteristics and distinctive features

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Everyone knows what a reserve and national parks are. Perhaps, they just do not quite understand the difference between one concept and another. Let's try to figure it out

Tundra climate. What prevents water from seeping into tundra soil?

Tundra climate. What prevents water from seeping into tundra soil?

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The word "tundra" in Finnish means a treeless bare hill. And in fact, it occupies vast territories of the Northern Hemisphere in the subarctic latitudes, where mossy and lichen vegetation prevails in a rather harsh climate

Honey badger is a predator animal. Description of the type and behavior

Honey badger is a predator animal. Description of the type and behavior

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If in Russia the brown bear is considered the most famous lover of ruining a bee hive and eating honey, in the countries of Africa and Asia this is done with pleasure by the honey badger - a predatory, brave and cute animal. There are two other generally accepted names for the mammal: the bald badger and the ratel. This species belongs to the mustelid family, is allocated in a separate genus and subfamily

Space giant Uranus - the planet of secrets and mysteries

Space giant Uranus - the planet of secrets and mysteries

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This space giant is fraught with many interesting and mysterious secrets. For example, the axis of its rotation differs markedly from other axes of the planets of the solar system. Therefore, Uranus is a planet that rotates, "lying on its side"

Common mallard: description, species, habitat, nutrition, average weight, reproduction, life period

Common mallard: description, species, habitat, nutrition, average weight, reproduction, life period

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Common mallard: general description, habitat and diet. Are these birds migratory or not? Lifestyle and breeding process, how chicks look and behave. Enemies in the natural environment. mallard life span