Nature 2024, November

Discussing the walnut (tree of life). All its qualitative characteristics and negative sides. And also how to plant seedlings, lay out a plot for a garden, harvest and other issues related to this popular walnut

On Lake Toba, few people know, although it was formed at the site of the eruption of the most dangerous volcano of the same name. There are several interesting facts connected with it that excite our minds

Bashkiria is a republic located in the Urals and on the slopes of the Southern Urals. Perhaps the local mountains are not distinguished by the presence of such high peaks as the Himalayas, but the local peaks are also of ancient origin. It is about the most famous mountains of Bashkiria that we will talk in this material

In order to preserve unique biological species, special protected zones are created in which a person is not allowed to disturb the natural harmony: to hunt, fish, collect plants. There are several such areas in our country. They also exist in the south. For example, the Big Utrish Reserve in Anapa

Steppe Dybka is the largest grasshopper ever found in Russia. The insect belongs to the subfamily of dykes. At the moment, it is an endangered species of insects and is listed in the Red Book

More than a hundred names of trees that make up the genus of pine are distributed throughout the Northern Hemisphere. In addition, some species of pine can be found in the mountains a little further south and even in the tropical zone. They are evergreen monoecious conifers with needle-like leaves. The division is mainly based on the territorial affiliation of the range, although many types of pine plants are artificially bred and, as a rule, are named after the breeder

Pine is perhaps one of the most typical representatives of coniferous plants on our planet. The tree is found in various natural zones from the equator to the Far North. Often forms extensive forests (mainly in temperate latitudes). Where do pine trees grow? What is the specificity of their artificial cultivation? How many types of pines do scientists identify? You will find answers to all these questions in our article

Truffle mushroom grows underground. Trained pigs and dogs, as well as truffle flies, help find it. Once in Italy they found a truffle weighing 720 g, it was sold at auction for 210 thousand dollars

The largest natural area in Russia is the taiga. Coniferous forests can be confidently called the “lungs of the Earth”, because the state of the air, the balance of oxygen and carbon dioxide depend on them. Rich stocks of timber, mineral deposits are concentrated here, many of which are being discovered to this day

The average flight speed of birds is 40-60 kilometers per hour. Which bird flies the fastest? It is not so easy to answer this question - after all, it is quite difficult to measure the time that birds spend on overcoming a given path, and the data of scientists differ markedly from each other. However, all sources agree that no other bird, and indeed any other animal, can outrun the peregrine falcon. During hunting and defense, this predator is able to reach speeds exceeding 300 km/h

The donkey is a symbol not only of stubbornness, but also of good nature, nobility and unpretentiousness. How long can such an animal live?

Many people know about the exceptional culture of the Japanese people. In particular, this is manifested in relation to nature, the environment, which they cherish and care for

Many people love bananas. They serve as a dessert, a light snack, and can sometimes even replace potatoes in hot dishes. But how do they get on supermarket shelves and how do they bloom?

The flora and fauna of the Earth is multifaceted and delightful. Many species can be viewed freely at the Singapore Zoo

Cinnamon is getting more and more popular these days. She has a great smell. We see it on supermarket shelves, but we don’t always think about how this plant looks in its original form

Practically all water bodies of our planet are inhabited by beautiful inhabitants - fish. The world ichthyofauna is represented by 25,000 diverse fish. Each species has unique shapes and unique coloring

Many sharks are known for being viviparous. For example, such species include tiger, herring, frilled sharks, hammerhead fish and others. Also on this list is the blue shark. The size of this fish usually does not exceed 3.8 meters

Protective coloration is the protective color and shape of animals that make their owners invisible in their habitats. In fact, this is a kind of passive defense against natural predators

Monkeys arouse people's interest. How many species of these animals live on our planet, what do they eat, what are the features of their life? We enjoy reading about all this and watching TV shows

This beetle belongs to the Mustache family and is the only representative of the genus Rosalia in all of Europe. This genus is relic, it has come down to our time from the distant past, having survived several geological epochs. Alpine barbel is a very large and amazingly beautiful beetle. It is described in detail in the article

Equatorial forests are also called the lungs of our planet. This is true because plants give off huge amounts of oxygen. Their destruction will lead to a significant deterioration in air quality. Many environmentalists are sounding the alarm in connection with the cutting down of trees and the transformation of the forest area into coffee, rubber or oil plantations

The poison does not harm the snake itself. This is the result of evolution, because poisonous species of snakes did not appear overnight. The poisonous glands that are in the mouth appeared from altered salivary glands, in a process of natural selection that lasted for millennia, the most resistant to poison remained

The common snake is a completely harmless snake that lives in Russia and abroad. Unfortunately, the poor reptile is often confused with the viper. Imagine how many snakes die by mistake every year! Today my article is dedicated to these cute snakes

The common copperhead is widespread in our forests. These snakes live in the mountains of the Caucasus and in the forests of the Middle Strip

Formerly a British colony, the island state of the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago, located on the border between the Atlantic and the Caribbean, next to Venezuela, unites two large islands of the same name and many small

Cottonmouth is a small poisonous reptile. In length, his body, given the tail, rarely outgrows eighty-five centimeters. The upper part of the body is painted in a dark brown color, broken by light stripes, vaguely resembling zigzags. The belly is the lightest part of the body. The head is large. When viewed from above, it appears somewhat flattened

There is a strange property of flowing water - it is different on each segment of its path. The Western Bug River is no exception to this rule. At the source in Ukraine there is a noisy and disturbing stream, gaining strength and striving for a long journey. In the middle Belarusian current, it is sedate and smooth water, which bears its natural beauty with dignity. Closer to the mouth, on the territory of Poland, the Bug turns into a full-flowing tributary of the Vistula, which, having traveled a long way, came to its river finish

Human life has always been closely connected with rivers. This was not only in the past, there is such a connection today. People always built their first settlements on the banks of reservoirs, closer to sources of fresh water. They were used for fishing and irrigation, as a means of communication, timber was rafted along them

The huge bowhead whale feeds on plankton. In this regard, it has a specific structure of the oral cavity. Can absorb up to 1.8 tons of food per day

The gray seal is the sweetest and most charming creature. Of course, the cubs are of particular delight. Find out what these animals look like, where they live, what they eat, how they reproduce and what lifestyle they lead

Spain is a European state located on the Iberian Peninsula, the Canary and Balearic Islands. The northern and western parts of the country are washed by the waves of the Atlantic Ocean, and the southern and eastern coasts are washed by the Mediterranean Sea. The rivers of Spain are of particular importance in ensuring the life of the peninsula

Unzha is a river flowing on the territory of the largest state located on the mainland of Eurasia. Its channel runs in the European part of the Russian Federation through two regions - Vologda and Kostroma. On its banks you can find recreation centers, fishing complexes, there are also places for recreation with tents. People often come to this area to hunt and fish

Piranhas are monsters from horror films and scary stories, small but bloodthirsty inhabitants of the waters of the Amazon and other rivers in South America (Colombia, Venezuela, Paraguay, Brazil, Argentina). And what do we know about them? Perhaps nothing. After all, all knowledge is limited to just one species - an ordinary piranha, which has earned itself a bad reputation

In our view, the lake is a small, beautiful, picturesque place for recreation, swimming, fishing. For those who are accustomed to ordinary small bodies of water, it is difficult to imagine that it can be so huge that the horizon is not visible! The great lakes of the world are worthy of admiration! What are they and where are they located?

The chanterelle mushroom is valued for its excellent taste, as well as for its powerful medicinal effect. He is not afraid of insects due to the content of chinomannose, which kills all helminth larvae

The brown bear is found in taiga forests, mountains and conifers abounding in windbreak. A large population can settle in permanent habitats. In the midst of winter, brown bear cubs are born to the female. How do they develop and mature?

With the onset of warm weather, many residents of stuffy cities go to the forests to hunt mushrooms. This not only helps them to relax in nature, but also provides tasty and he althy natural food. In order not to get poisoned, you need to know which mushrooms you can collect. Some of them look like poisonous, others are conditionally edible. But there are also mushrooms that are very loved by many people for their ease of preparation and pleasant taste. One of them is blue

Depending on the season, the leaves of the trees are colored differently. Young leaves in spring have their own shades. In summer, they are all green, although they have some differences in color tone. But what happens to them in autumn? Why do they become different in color?

Alder is a tree belonging to the birch family and very common in Russia. You can recognize it by its gray-green crown and leaves with small notches

Each of us knows the names of trees since childhood. We do not think about what they mean, why they sound like that, and not otherwise. Just like the words sun, sky, earth or birds