Nature 2024, December
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Camomile flowers, field or garden, delight the eye and create a feeling of home comfort. This plant has a second name - nivyanik. It is perennial and easy to grow on your own
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Siberian cedar is distinguished by a brown-gray trunk, which is covered with fissured scaly bark (mainly in old trees). A feature of this evergreen coniferous tree is whorled branching. It has a very short growing season (40-45 days a year), so the Siberian cedar is one of the slow-growing and shade-tolerant species. Siberian cedar is planted taking into account the appropriate distance between trees (8 m). The official name of resin is Siberian cedar resin
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In today's world without borders, a person often puts himself at risk. The source containing the strongest poison can be found in the most unexpected place
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The Great White Shark is one of the largest predators that lives in the seas and oceans. Residents of coastal regions often call this aggressive and terrible fish nothing more than "white death". After all, the animal is a danger not only to the most diverse inhabitants of the depths, but also has the status of a real cannibal
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The biosphere is one of the geological layers of the Earth. It contains both living organisms and the habitat modified by them. It can be assumed that if life is present on our planet, it means that it exists in other parts of the Universe. Scientists admit that the biosphere is a fairly common phenomenon. Scientists are trying to find life beyond the boundaries of the Earth. But so far, our planet remains the only one where it exists. So far, no one knows about the history of its occurrence on Earth
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Earth's orbit is one of the key parameters that made possible the origin and development of life on our planet. She determined the whole face of the world familiar to us. But, nevertheless, the earth orbit remains an extreme route in a hostile and dangerous environment. And the most extraordinary journey in the history of human civilization
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Everyone is familiar with the situation when, in the summer heat, flying creatures appear very quickly over an uncovered apple - tiny and very annoying. We are talking about "fruit" midges. They are also popularly called "sour". Each of us uttered this already sacramental phrase: Where does the midge come from?
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Every day we see many beautiful flowers that grow in the fields, in flower beds, in pots or indoors, and despite the fact that they are very beautiful, for us they are ordinary and everyday. Nevertheless, in different parts of our planet there are many flowers that, with their originality and unusual appearance (giant size, bright color, non-standard shape, etc.) can lead to a state of shock. We bring to your attention the top 10 most unusual flowers
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Prickly plants for gardeners are of particular interest. There are many varieties of them. Photos of thorny plants demonstrate that some of them have a very exotic look and become a decoration of a garden plot, flower beds. Such plants enhance the decorative effect. Very fond of such unusual specimens and home flower growers. The name of thorny plants, as well as a description of their species, will give an idea of u200bu200bthe unsafe, but very common inhabitants of flower beds and window sills
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The frog water color (ordinary) is a floating plant that adorns many natural water bodies. Probably everyone had to see him, but few people know his name. This plant can please not only those who went out into nature, but also everyone who has their own pond or just an aquarium
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On the territory of the Chuvash Republic there are several natural zones that are under state protection. These are the National Park, natural park, natural monuments, wildlife sanctuaries. Among these riches is the state natural reserve "Prisursky", which has a unique flora and fauna
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The location of the Ust-Lensky Nature Reserve may surprise some nature lovers. The fact is that, unlike many other similar organizations, this one is not located in the warm regions of our country, but in the northernmost corners. Where the Ust-Lensky Reserve is located, the cold waters of the Arctic Ocean meet the Lena River
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The Common Gray Shrike has a reputation as a recluse, as it is a rarity to meet one. To notice this feathered one, you need patience and observation. But since the bird avoids proximity to humans, it can only be seen on the edges of forests, the outskirts of marshes, on the tops of bushes and tall trees
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The largest monkeys found in America are howler monkeys. In addition, these are the loudest representatives of primates. It is thanks to their sharp cry that they get their name
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Surely many have seen the beautiful blue flowers of Veronica oak. It grows in forest clearings, meadows, near shrubs. But you can observe the beauty of this delicate plant only on a sunny day, because in cloudy weather the blue flowers hide. It is important to note that oak veronica (see photo in the article) is used for medical purposes
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One of the most famous feathered singers is the common nightingale, also known as the eastern nightingale. If you had to walk at night or in the morning along the lush trees and shrubs, then you probably heard the sonorous and charming singing of this boy
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The Pampas cat has a brown color, but the shade depends on its range. It can be light wool in sand colors or any other up to dark brown, almost black. There is also a pattern that can be pronounced or almost invisible. On the ridge, the shade is darker than the main color, and the tail is often decorated with dark stripes
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The Caspian seal, also called the Caspian seal, used to belong to the order of pinnipeds, but today this status has been changed, and it is classified as a carnivorous order, a family of true seals. This animal is threatened with extinction for several reasons, but the main one is marine pollution
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The common kingfisher is a small bird slightly larger than a sparrow. Those who were lucky enough to see this baby were sure to admire his bright plumage and wanted to know better what kind of miracle it was
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Many lovers of aquarium exotics would like their waters to be inhabited not only by fish, but also by Australian red claw crayfish. These are not very large underwater inhabitants that may surprise with their unusual coloring. But before deciding on such an acquisition, some seek to learn everything about cancers. Red claw blue crayfish has its own characteristics of maintenance and care, they will be discussed in this article
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Coming to the Crimea on vacation, many do not even suspect that they have a unique opportunity to visit the natural monument - the Belbek Canyon. Those who decided on such a trip were able to admire the extraordinary views that cannot be found anywhere else
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The period of white nights in St. Petersburg is especially fascinating and attracts tourists. When twilight shrouds the city, at this time it literally comes to life. Everyone wants to enjoy this unusual natural phenomenon, and even then various cultural events are held
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In our article we want to talk about the extraordinary diversity of birds on Earth. Depending on the classification, there are from 9800 to 10050 modern bird species. If you think about it, that's an impressive number
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Storks belong to the stork order of the stork family, which also includes herons and ibis. The most famous representative of this family is the white stork, which is described in this article
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The speckled gopher lives mainly in the steppes. This is a fussy creature, vigilantly guarding its own hole. Everyone who has ever been to the steppes has repeatedly seen the silhouettes of these animals, standing in columns, with their front paws folded on their chest, and looking around the surroundings. One moment - and the gopher was gone
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Cockroaches can become a nightmare for a home or other place where people live. When such "neighbors" appear, getting them out is not an easy task. As soon as insects occupy a room with suitable conditions, their numbers grow exponentially. And you can bring them out only if you accurately determine the type of cockroaches
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In our article we want to talk about your possible pet. Meet this common spadefoot. Recently, completely exotic pets have come into fashion, pushing traditional cats and dogs into the background
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Blue wildebeest are perhaps the most famous representatives of African antelopes. These are large ungulate mammals, combining grace and strength at the same time. They have a violent temper and unpredictable behavior. What do blue wildebeest look like? You will find photos and descriptions of these unusual animals in our article
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Dispassionate statistics show that forest fires are most often caused by human activity. More than 80 percent of fires occur due to careless handling of fire
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The article gives an idea of a green tree as a natural source of oxygen to ensure the biological cycles of living beings, talks about the processes of photosynthesis, about their flow in deciduous and evergreen trees
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Nature has created many unusual places on our planet. These are Niagara Falls and the Mariana Trench, the Grand Canyon and the Himalayas. However, she decided not to stop there. The result of her efforts were unusual and strange animals. Their appearance surprises people, and their habits are alarming
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Small-leaved heart-shaped linden is a fairly common plant included in the mallow family. Until a certain time, the tree was attributed to an independent family of linden
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"The plant of eternal life" - this is how the mysterious annual dried flower, or immortelle, is called. It is used as a home decoration, because cut and collected in bouquets, it can stand for a very long time. People have also heard about its healing properties: for many centuries, dried flowers have been used to treat various diseases
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The very first flowers are spring primroses. The article tells about the most common plants that will take root perfectly in our plots and will delight their owners in early spring for many years
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Each of us tasted tropical fruits when we were on vacation, and even in a regular store today you can find exotic delicacies. Modern international communication has made it possible to deliver all kinds of fruits to almost all regions of the globe, thanks to which everyone knows from childhood what a pineapple is or what a tangerine tastes like
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The almond tree has been known since ancient times, myths and legends are dedicated to it. It is so beautiful that today gardeners of all countries strive to include it in their collection
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In this article you will learn about who the common drupe is, where it lives, what it eats and other interesting details of its existence. If you look closely at insects, for example, through a microscope, it turns out that they look like monsters. The common drupe is no exception
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There are plenty of mysterious places on the planet. Scientists do not have time to find logical explanations for their phenomena. So are the moving stones from Death Valley in California - the facts seem to be obvious, but there is no documented evidence
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Definition of the word "biome". How many major biomes are there? How are biomes different from each other? What is the vegetation, climate and wildlife in individual biomes?
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The continent of South America is the richest in terms of water resources. Of course, there is not a single sea on the mainland, but the rivers of South America are very full-flowing and so wide that in a weak current they resemble huge lakes. According to statistics, there are about 20 large rivers here. Since the continent is washed by the waters of two oceans, the rivers also belong to the basins of the Pacific and Atlantic oceans. At the same time, the Andes mountain range is a natural watershed between them