Nature
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Which birds are nomadic? They, regardless of the season of laying eggs, all the time fly from one place to another in search of food. Birds fly over short distances and each time along different routes. The time between flights depends entirely on the amount of food in the new place
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When a black beetle appears before the eyes of a person, the latter does not actually experience any emotions, except for disgust. Many are even afraid of the considered insects. But in fact, they cannot do any harm to a person, since most of the black-colored beetles are a kind of orderlies. They make sure that the area that people cannot clean (forests, meadows, even country roads and highways that connect large cities) remains clean
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The fauna of the Voronezh region is incredibly rich and diverse. Unique animals, some of which are listed in the Red Book, have found their home here. Read about the problem of rare and endangered animals in the Voronezh region, its ecology and ways to preserve amazing nature and animals in the article
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Our ancestors have been familiar with the unique properties of pine nuts for hundreds of years. It is a delicious food, a natural medicine, a remedy for recuperation. But the unique qualities of pine nuts are not limited to this. What else can surprise the mysterious amber nucleoli?
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In the northeast of the Sea of Japan is the picturesque Posyet Bay. It is literally assembled from numerous picturesque coves and small inland bays. There is good fishing in these places, seals and birds are not afraid of people on the coast of protected islands
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In our divine nature, beauty and a fairy tale are always nearby. Some plants want to be touched carefully and gently, because they are so fragile. So, the swamp dream is listed in the Red Book. And not in vain. This plant grows in a swamp, which is why the name is appropriate. Every year the wild species of this plant is declining more and more, but they learned to cultivate it and use it to decorate rocky hills
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The World Ocean is fraught with many interesting and sometimes even mysterious objects. The Mariana Trench, also known as the Mariana Trench, is a huge gorge at the bottom of the Pacific Ocean. This is the deepest place on earth. Its total length is 1.5 km
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Mountain tundra is a harsh climatic zone. It is characterized by extremely low temperatures and a long polar night
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Who hasn't been to the Black Sea coast at least once, hasn't dived into the gentle transparent wave, hasn't basked on the pebbly beaches under the rays of the summer or autumn sun, he must have lost a lot
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For most people, the word "oak" conjures up a picture of a huge and very old tree. It has long been considered a symbol of power and longevity. The most famous plants are taller than 40 meters, with a trunk diameter of more than two meters. Holm oak fully corresponds to the idea of these powerful examples of the Earth's flora: it grows up to 30 meters and lives for more than a thousand years
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Green beauty - this is how it is customary to talk about pine trees that delight the eye with their freshness and unfading beauty all year round. In ancient times, for many peoples, these trees were considered sacred. And in China, they were planted near the emperor's palace as a symbol of immortality
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Buckwheat is an environmentally friendly product. It is very nutritious and he althy. This cereal is ideal for diabetics and lovers of weight loss diets. Buckwheat is considered a national Russian dish. Although it was first cultivated for the first time about forty centuries ago. And not in Russia
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Savannahs and light forests are found, as a rule, in subequatorial belts. These zones are found in both hemispheres. But sections of the savannah can be found in the subtropics and tropics. This zone is characterized by a number of features. The climate in the savannah is always seasonally humid. There is a clear change of periods of drought and rain. It is this seasonal rhythm that determines all natural processes
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Salmonids are the only family of fish that makes up the suborder Salmonidae. There is not a single person who has not tried dishes from chum or salmon, grayling or pink salmon at least once. But salmon fish is considered a delicacy among gourmets. The caviar of these fish species is also valued. But not everyone knows that the list of representatives, who are called in one word "salmon", is quite extensive
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Like everything unusual, a white spider can really scare even an adult sane person. In some cases, this fear is unfounded, because there are spiders that are completely safe for humans. Of course, you should not pick them up and play with them, because the bites of many of them, although they will not cause harm to he alth, can be painful
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The Cascade Mountains, which will be discussed in our article, are part of the fiery belt located in the Pacific Ocean. Centuries ago, the Cascade range, reminiscent of the Swiss Alps in appearance, erupted burning lava. Today, volcanoes are inactive, but sometimes they still present unpleasant surprises
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Baleen whales are one of the modern suborders of cetaceans. They impress with their size, evolutionary origin and way of life. Learn about the largest animals on the planet in more detail
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The Brahmaputra River with all its canyons and valleys is an endless genetic repository of biological resources. Where does this river flow and what attracts tourists from all over the world so much?
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There are many wonderful places in rich and mighty Siberia. One of these corners will be discussed in this article
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Buran - what is it? This is a terrible blizzard in the steppe zones. Usually this word is widely used in the Asian part of the Russian Federation. It came to us from the Turkic language, where buran means "piercing, drilling, twisting"
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What is a hollow? This is an elongated depression in the terrain. The lines that are located at its lowest points are called thalwegs (watercourses). The sides of the hollow form slopes ending in brows. Its bottom goes down gradually
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They are part of the European species of edible rosites. Chicken mushrooms have a hat up to fifteen centimeters in size. They are quite fleshy, have a cap-shaped lid, as a result of which they got their scientific name. The cap has curled down edges and is gray-yellow or ocher in color
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Breadfruit is a plant that is valued not only for its fruits, but also for its wood. This article provides general information
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Ah, Georgia… One cannot be indifferent to this geographical region. The beauty and splendor of the mountain ranges located on its territory simply attract the eye. However, among all the natural diversity of this country, the Darial Gorge stands out
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Some people, looking at cute and fluffy domesticated rabbits, tend to think that their relatives living in cruel wild nature lead the same carefree life and only nibble on the juicy grass growing in the meadows. But this is an erroneous opinion, since each new day for them is a constant struggle for survival
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Neva Bay is the water area located in the east of the Gulf of Finland. The branches of the Neva River are directed to the top of the bay. They feed the shallow bay, desalinating its waters. The Neva Bay is characterized by specific features, which are determined by a special hydrochemical and hydrobiological regime
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Veh is a perennial plant (unlike parsley) from the umbrella family. The height can reach 150 centimeters. Cicuta has a rounded hollow stem, branching from above, and hollow internodes. Below are long adventitious rhizomes. The root system itself is vertical. The rhizome is fleshy, with weak roots, so it is very easy to pull it out of the ground
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The globe is very large, and naturally, in different latitudes, there are simply huge differences between climates. This factor has a significant impact on the flora and fauna, makes life difficult or easier in the region. For example, the climate of the tundra is one of the most severe and difficult to exist
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The People's Republic of China is located on the territory that is washed by the waters of the Pacific Ocean, namely its seas: South China, East China and Yellow, as well as the Korea Bay. The Taiwan Strait runs between the mainland and the island of Taiwan. Features of the nature of China are primarily due to the presence of different types of climate - from subtropical to sharply continental
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The exploration of this largest reef barrier off the coast of exotic Australia was initiated by the great navigator James Cook. The first ship that managed to pass between the coast of the mainland and the Great Barrier Reef along a narrow strait was his sailing ship Endeavor
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In this article, you can learn about one of the richest seas of the Indian Ocean, which has become the habitat of almost a third of the species of fauna and flora represented in the entire ocean. It is the continental marginal sea of the ocean
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Butterflies look very fragile and harmless creatures. But in wildlife, such a luxury is simply unacceptable. The owners of the painted wings have too many enemies, and they have found ways to defend themselves. Some of them like to disguise themselves, while others prefer to poison their offenders. What are the most poisonous butterflies in the world? Let's find out
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All our forests, fields and city parks sometimes seem empty. But they are actually populated in such a way that any metropolis would envy. We just don't see it. If you start paying attention, you can witness an interesting life
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Many people admire insects, not at all suspecting that some of them cause great damage to agricultural crops. In total, there are about 760 thousand species of various insects on Earth, among which there are more than 300 thousand beetles. Among such a variety, red beetles with black dots stand out against the background of greenery and, conversely, black beetles with red spots
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One of the most beautiful fish in the Northern Hemisphere is grayling. It is distributed in almost all freshwater reservoirs in northern Russia. The grayling fish belongs to the salmon order, but has many characteristic features that distinguish it from other red fish. It is very popular with anglers and is very tasty
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Reptiles belong to the category of the most ancient inhabitants of the planet. Modern scientists can tell a lot about the life of turtles. In their field of vision are the species that inhabit the water bodies and land of the Earth today, as well as the ancestors of these animals
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The Botanical Garden of Moscow State University "Aptekarsky Ogorod" has been a recognized monument of Russian history and culture for more than forty years. The decision to award the status was made by the Moscow government in May 1973. The whole history of this unique garden has more than three centuries
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The class of insects is the most numerous on Earth. Some of its representatives are considered the oldest inhabitants of the planet. They inhabited it 400 million years ago. This class managed to survive and survive in the conditions of cataclysms that have happened more than once on Earth. Due to the peculiarities of life, insects today are a progressive group of animals
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Seasonal changes occurring in inanimate nature have a significant impact on the life of plants and animals. To a greater extent, these changes relate to the conditions for the existence of wild animals. Winter is the time of the year when it is especially difficult for the inhabitants of forests, steppes, and reservoirs. During this period, in order to survive, they need to adapt to difficult environmental conditions. Many of them are specially prepared for the winter
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The people have long known the healing properties that blueberries have. Where this berry grows, they are sure to collect it. And it's not just the locals who do it. Why do people come for the harvest, living hundreds of kilometers from those places where an amazing berry grows - blueberries? Where it grows, medicinal value, how to use the fruits and other parts of the miraculous plant - all this will be briefly discussed in the article