Nature
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The Dahurian hedgehog is a representative of the hedgehog order and is similar to its relatives in almost everything. A distinctive feature is only the absence of a bare strip of skin on the head, which all hedgehogs have, as well as reduced prickliness due to needles, the growth of which is directed backwards
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Siberia is the largest region of our country. The nature of Siberia combines climatic zones, which leads to an incredible variety of flora and fauna
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Long-tailed ground squirrels are diurnal animals, their peak activity begins after sunrise and lasts until noon. Rodents live in the steppes, forest-steppe and forest-tundra natural zones, but most often they can be found in open areas. They thrive in the desert as well as high in the mountains
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The tiny shrew is a mammal of the insectivorous shrew family, similar to a small mouse. The tiny animal got its name from the word "brown", since the tops of the creature's teeth really differ in this unusual color
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In the 20th century, scientists of the world discovered fifty new animal species previously unknown to modern science. At the same time, 100 others who lived on our planet completely disappeared from the face of the Earth
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Calling the Potomac River an important water artery of the United States, do not exaggerate. After all, Washington rises above its northern coast, the main city of a huge state, its majestic capital. Washington occupied both banks of the waterway in its lower reaches. Small ships rise to the city along the river water surface
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Pionersky Pond is located near the village of Selyatino, Naro-Fominsk District, Moscow Region. This is an artificial reservoir of amazing beauty with an area of about one and a half hectares with the most diverse bottom topography. It was formed as a result of the construction of a dam on the Loksha River. Around it is surrounded by mixed forest
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The variety of representatives of the flora of our country keeps a lot of wonderful plants. Shamrock (fever, or consumptive grass) is one of these wonders of nature. Similar to clover, but with a number of medicinal properties. About the trefoil plant, the photo of which will be so familiar to everyone, is discussed in this article
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Field yarutka is a herb from the cabbage family. Most often it is found in the temperate zone of the Northern Hemisphere, where it is known as a medicinal plant. There, yarutka is also called buckwheat, whisk and kopeck. Its aerial part is also used for food purposes
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Gone are the days when the whole planet was one big nature reserve. Mankind did a good job and reshaped the Earth in its own way, adjusted it to suit itself. And the farther, the more valuable are untouched, pristine corners for us, where nothing has changed for many thousands of years
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Where does the Yenisei River originate and where does it flow? The largest tributaries, the cities in which it flows and other descriptions
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The Black Sea coast of the Caucasus is a region stretching along the Black Sea from the border with Turkey to the Taman Peninsula. It includes the coastal regions of the Krasnodar Territory, Abkhazia and Georgia. The Black Sea coast of the Caucasus is famous for its rich nature, warm climate and an abundance of tourist centers
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In 2010, the world community was shocked by the news that a new Ice Age might begin in the near future. Italian physicist Gianluigi Zangari made a sensational statement: "The Gulf Stream has stopped!"
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"Wind, wind! You are mighty…" - every fifth grader knows this by heart. What is your power, where does it come from, how are you born yourself, wind-breeze-breeze? Time, as elusive as you, runs and changes century after century, and people all ask the same question: "What is the wind, where does it come from?"
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King crab is the largest among crustaceans. The mass of an adult male can reach 7 kg, and the distance between the middle legs is 1.5 m
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Grass feather grass (Stipa pennatal L.) is a genus of perennial plants from the grass family. In the world there are more than 300 species, in our country - more than 80. These plants are widespread in the temperate zone in both hemispheres. In this article, we will take a closer look at one representative of this genus, namely the feather grass
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The Angara River flows throughout Eastern Siberia. It is the only one flowing from Lake Baikal
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Surely in your garden plot you noticed in a barrel filled with water, little black worms, similar to tiny pieces of string that hang peacefully under the surface of the water. Let it be known that these are mosquito larvae
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Loamy soil is considered one of the most favorable for agriculture. What are its advantages and disadvantages?
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In the world-famous game World of Warcraft, there is a certain artifact called "Reins of the Woolly Mammoth". Its owner can summon a huge beast with thick fur and sharp tusks to help him
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Man's ideas about the world began to develop approximately from the middle of the 14th century. Until recently, it was believed that the core of the Earth is an absolutely smooth ball of regular shape (like a cannonball)
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Historically, not all countries on our planet can boast access to the sea or the ocean. This aspect, in fact, is the main obstacle due to which all inland countries lag behind in development to one degree or another
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The coast of the sea in the west is the Chukchi Peninsula, and in the east - Alaska. For a long time, at least for five thousand years, the Chukchi have lived on the Chukchi Peninsula, genetically closely related to the indigenous inhabitants of Alaska. Now the natives of the Chukotka Peninsula are the characters of numerous jokes, but meanwhile, this people until the beginning of the twentieth century was very warlike and repeatedly defeated the Russians who were actively developing Chukotka
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The sea cockroach, except for the name, has practically nothing to do with the bug that we are terrified of seeing in our kitchen. Some belong to cockroaches, others to crustaceans. Some live on land, others live in the depths of the sea. True, the sea cockroach is edible, like its land namesake
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The Black Sea flounder fish, the photo and description of which is in this article, is from the flounder family. Outwardly strikingly different from other types of fish
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Where is the Denmark Strait? It separates the southeast coast of Greenland and the northwest coast of Iceland. Located in the northern hemisphere, its maximum width reaches 280 kilometers. Connects the Greenland Sea and the Atlantic Ocean. It has a minimum depth of the navigable part of 230 meters. The length of the water area is about 500 kilometers. The Danish Strait conditionally divides the World Ocean into the Arctic and Atlantic
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Warm lake in Ufa is a small artificial reservoir. One of the favorite vacation spots of Ufa residents. Place for swimming and fishing
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As everyone knows, a dog is a man's best friend. However, not all breeds are domesticated. In nature, there are wild dogs of various types. Let's talk about them
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Ryzhik (spruce, pine, etc.) belongs to the kingdom of fungi, the diversity of which amounts to hundreds of thousands of specimens and is estimated by mycologists at 1.5 million species. At the same time, there are very few representatives of large and noticeable people. They make up only a small part of the total
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With the onset of the “silent hunting” season, whole crowds of people who want to feast on the gifts of nature rush into the forests. The desire to enrich your table with mushroom dishes is understandable and understandable, and the process of getting mushrooms is quite exciting
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The most delicious mushroom of our forests is pine camelina. He has a lot of positive qualities. Where mushrooms grow, how and when to collect them, everyone who plans a trip to the forest should know
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The Svir River: a brief description and history of the reservoir. What excursion programs are offered, where to relax and settle. What kind of fish is found and where are the fishing spots
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The Onon River in the Trans-Baikal Territory is one of the most interesting rivers in Russia. It is distinguished by a severe disposition and an abundance of various fish. But before you go fishing, all fishing enthusiasts need to familiarize themselves with the current restrictions
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Feeders made from plastic bottles don't take long to make. How people help birds in winter, we learn from this article
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In this article we will talk about the climate in Argentina and what weather conditions prevail in this country
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The nature of Yakutia is striking in its beauty and diversity. In this article, we will consider the mysteries of the nature of Yakutia, as well as places that just need to be visited by an inquisitive tourist
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The whole history of mankind is inextricably linked with horses. In particular, horse-drawn transport has always been of the greatest importance, in some regions it has retained its importance to this day
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According to one legend, a prince once lived on the banks of the river, who brought the beautiful Georgian Bella after one of his military campaigns. The prince sought her for a long time, but the girl refused to reciprocate. Once, trying to defend herself, the beauty stabbed the prince with a dagger and rushed to run. Overtaken by the servants, she threw herself into the waters of Adygea and died in a raging stream. Since then, the river began to be called Bella, but soon the name changed to a more harmonious one - Belaya
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Located between the Scandinavian Peninsula and the Jutland Peninsula, the Skagerrak Strait is the main transport route to the B altic Sea. In addition, it significantly affects the climate of the countries whose shores it washes. Its long history begins in the Viking sagas and continues to this day
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On the territory of Russia, in its most remote corners, in the mountainous regions of the Caucasus, Sayan and Altai, the golden eagle lives - a majestic and graceful bird. Small habitats are also seen in the southern part of the Far East, but their distribution is sparse there. The bird is listed in the International Red Book as a rare endangered species