Nature 2024, November

Crocodile is one of the most dangerous predators on our planet. Representatives of most species are smart, cunning and very strong. It is not surprising that these animals have always aroused increased interest among both scientists and people far from the scientific world who are simply interested in nature. Our article will tell you about how these powerful predators are born, what dangers they will face before they take the top positions in the food chain

Crocodiles have inhabited our planet for 250 million years. They survived dinosaurs and other ancient animals, as they managed to adapt to changes in living conditions. The evolution of these reptiles has led to the fact that they have become large amphibious predators. It scares and at the same time attracts the attention of a crocodile. Where he lives and what he eats, we will tell in this article

Those who have never been to Turkey and have no idea what this marvelous seaside region is like will be interested in this article. It will focus on the nature of Turkey, which is famous for its diversity and beauty. Today we will pay special attention to Kemer, tell you about the most outstanding and memorable places in this region

Any of us can not agree that the swan is one of the most beautiful, majestic and proud birds of all that exist on the entire planet. In addition, it is also the largest of the birds living in Europe. The article below will discuss one of the representatives of this species of birds - the tundra swan

Fluffy white-haired horses or dark thunderclouds, a light smeared veil or bright scarlet beauty at sunset. What are clouds for meteorologists, air traffic controllers and romantic poets? Perhaps for us it is something more than just water vapor

Catfish is one of the largest fish that can be found in the reservoirs of our country. They usually live alone and lead a sedentary lifestyle. This article will provide general information about this fish

Caddisfly is an insect with a full cycle of transformation, living mainly in aquatic plants. Its larvae are used in fishing

Ducks are domestic and wild. Wild, in turn, are divided into different "families", and one of them is river ducks

The Kamyshlinsky waterfall, which plunges down from an insignificant height, is a very spectacular natural object of the Altai Mountains. It breaks at the foot of the rocks, scattering into a myriad of spray, shining with all the colors of the rainbow. An impressive natural monument is popular with many tourists

In this article we want to talk about the Tigirek Reserve, located in the Altai Territory. Its area is more than forty thousand hectares and includes three districts: Khankharinskiy, Tigirekskiy, Beloretskiy

Despite their apparent lifelessness, coldness and harshness, the seas of the Arctic Ocean, like the Arctic Ocean itself, are home to many living organisms. Ranging from unicellular and plankton to large mammals

Malachite stones are formed where deposits of copper ore are observed - in limestone voids and karst caves. By the way, the mineral owes its green color to the copper ions that it contains. The largest malachite deposits are located in Germany, Kazakhstan, Africa, China and the USA. Malachite stones before processing are kidney-shaped layers of concentric shape

Our planet experiences regular weather changes throughout the year. Such changes are called seasons. All seasonal changes in nature have their own separate name. It's winter, spring, summer and autumn

The common pika is a bird from the order of passeriformes. Of the representatives of her family, she is the most common. The bird is very hardworking, most of the day is in motion. Thanks to the coloring, it is perfectly camouflaged. It constantly searches the trees for food. And thanks to its sharp, sickle-like beak, it can check even the narrowest slit in the trunk for insects

The constellation Taurus, known to people in ancient Egypt and Babylon, fascinates both astronomers and ordinary people. After all, it is not only beautiful, but also interesting from a scientific point of view

Poems and songs are composed about this tree, beautiful autumn bouquets are collected from its leaves. In nature, there are many types of this tree, one of them is the false maple. How it is characterized, what varieties it has, read the article

Red Vessel is a representative of nocturnal predators, bats. In Latin, the name of the species sounds like Nyctalus noctula. This is the most common representative of bats. But where can you find him?

Bayankol Gorge is one of the most majestic, severe and picturesque in the central Tien Shan. The most beautiful mountain range with a length of 70 km rises along the Bayankol River, and the highest peak in this area is called the Marble Wall. The peak is considered not only one of the most colorful, but also accessible. Every year it attracts a large number of athletes and enthusiasts who want to reach its top

The bank vole is the most common subspecies of forest voles. Animals make up the main branch of the food chain for predators and birds. This cute rodent is recognized as a major pest to forest crops and parks. The vole is dangerous to humans, as it carries a life-threatening infection

The inhabitants of the sea are often assigned strange and simply unusual names. So, among the fish there are an old wife, a moon, a needle, a parrot, a razor, a clown and other bizarre representatives. In this article we will talk about squirrel fish. Photos, description and features of this animal you will find below

Yellow-striped Selar (Selaroides leptolepis) is better known in our area as the yellow minke. Fish of this species belong to the scad family. Relatively small schooling minke whales managed to gain immense popularity. They make an excellent s alty snack for beer, which has now supplanted such a favorite addition to a foamy drink as roach

The forest mouse lives in Russia, Ukraine, North America, Asia, Pakistan. Prefers not to live in open steppe areas without water bodies. For her, forests in the mountains or on the plains, as well as beams, bushes and river valleys become their home

Probably everyone heard about the common vole. This little rodent is the bane of vegetable gardens and industrial farmland. Possessing the ability to reproduce rapidly, the common vole in a very short time can cause irreparable harm to a personal plot

The most ancient pre-Baikal powerful folded area in the Alps is called the B altic Shield. Throughout the entire period of existence, it steadily rises above sea level. The B altic Shield is subject to erosion. They reveal deep zones in the granite-gneiss belt of the earth's crust

What is a swamp, of course, each of us knows. The swamp is an impenetrable, deceptive space that draws in, does not allow a traveler who has got here to get out. Popular belief claims that high swamp grass hides insidious creatures - kikimor, water and mermaids, which do not allow anyone to escape. But in fact, the swamp is an amazing world in which dozens of types of medicinal herbs grow, as well as such tasty and he althy berries and mushrooms

Dragon Mountains - an amazing creation of nature, located in South Africa. Their charm is amazing. Here you can see waterfalls and canyons, valleys and cliffs

The second name of the king crab is Kamchatka. This is one of the largest crustacean animals inhabiting the waters of the Far East. Delicious, tender and nutritious meat made the king crab an object of constant fishing, including illegal. For a whole crab, say, weighing 5 kg, you will have to pay about 10,000 rubles. This is such an expensive pleasure! And it's no coincidence

As you know, there are many different types of fish. They all live in different conditions, look different, have their own characteristics in behavior. There is also such a category as pond fish. The article will discuss exactly these types of fish, about the purposes for which they are bred, and also what benefits they bring

As a rule, the scientific names of certain animals sound unusual for a simple layman, and some of them are generally impossible to pronounce. It is understandable: traditionally they are given in Latin or ancient Greek. For example, the name of dinosaurs usually reflects the features of the external structure of these reptiles or the kinship of animals, so that a specialist (zoologist, veterinarian, paleontologist) immediately understands what species he is dealing with

This animal is cute and attractive in appearance, like all foxes. Despite the fact that they are predators, one cannot help but be touched by their fluffiness, cute pointed muzzles, soft habits

All over the world there is a huge variety of amazingly strange natural phenomena, unusual plants and animals. Nature has created a wide variety of unimaginable creatures: beautiful, ugly, scary, fantastic, etc. And what are the funniest animals on Earth?

Description of the imperial tamarin: appearance and features of the animal. Where does the primate live and what does it eat? Human influence on the habitat and abundance of this species of monkeys

Hedgehog fodder plant is a top loose perennial grass with rough leaf blades of medium width, serrated along the veins and edges. The inflorescence looks like a double-sided lobed panicle, and 3-6-flowered spikelets with scales ending in awn-like points are crowded at the tips of the branches

Each of us from an early age knows a tree with white or pink flowers. In the spring, it pleases us with its elegance and aroma, and in the summer it gives incredibly he althy and tasty fruits. This tree is an apple tree. Often, its fruits and inflorescences are used to strengthen the immune system, in the fight against excess weight and as one of the main components of anti-aging masks. What do apple flowers look like and how is their structure different? You can find out this and much more from our article

This unusual bird is not to be trifled with when it is enraged. When danger appears, defending itself from the enemy, it kicks with great force with its powerful and strong legs, at the same time inflicting deep wounds with its claws and sharp beak

Everyone who has anything to do with ornithology is well aware that the Californian condor is not only the largest bird in the world, but also one of the rarest. Unfortunately, due to certain circumstances, today it is on the verge of almost complete extinction. After reading this article, you will find out how representatives of this species look and where they live

In April, when all the birds of the crow family have offspring, sometimes you can find under the trees fallen out of the nest, but live babies. What to do with such yellow mouths? Learn from this article

Moonfish: description of the species and range of existence. What does a fish look like, what is its weight and size. How the genus continues in the moon fish, what it eats and how long it lives, parasites on the body. Fish and man, danger or delicacy? Karelian miracle, interesting facts

Square watermelons were invented by the Japanese forty years ago. More precisely, not square, but cubic. No, they did not receive the Nobel Prize in Biology for their discovery. And genetic engineering with selection has nothing to do with it. The tricksters guessed to enclose the growing watermelon in a transparent container, so that, growing, the fruit would take its shape. So you can grow not only square watermelons, but also cylindrical zucchini, and eggplant in the shape of a tetrahedron, if such a need arises

In the last 5 years, it has become very popular to keep a Javanese monkey or otherwise a crab-eating macaque in the house as a pet. The reasons why this animal is especially popular are quite logical. Crab-eating macaques are relatively inexpensive, smart, easy to train, very calm animals. Today they can often be found performing in the circus, kept in zoos, and even living with inveterate exotic lovers in the homes of