Nature 2024, November

Pack ice is a unique natural phenomenon. It is observed only in the northernmost latitudes of the planet, in the Arctic region

Amazing sea animal - purple sock. Description and features of the animal. Where is purple sock found?

Not many travelers have heard of Kish Island. Iran is generally not associated with a European holiday destination, and even more so with a beach destination. But Kish Island is able to turn over all the prevailing stereotypes about this Muslim country. Of course, the resort area has its own specific, Iranian features. If your vacation is associated with drinking or topless sunbathing, then you are clearly not here

The tarpan horse can only be seen in pictures and old photos, since the last individual on the planet died in 1918. Why did it happen that entire herds of these wonderful animals disappeared from the face of the earth? What did they look like? Can they be revived?

Common goldenrod… Even if the name of this plant does not mean anything, most likely you have already met it more than once in nature, in illustrations in specialized books or pharmacies

The poisonous plant Henbane black is considered a weed and grows near houses, on roadsides, in gardens and orchards. What are the benefits and harms of the plant - the article will tell. You can also find some useful recipes of traditional medicine

Have you ever wondered how long pigeons live? We meet them so often in the squares, boulevards, in the market that we never notice: these are the same pigeons, or they still change. As far as I can remember, all my childhood was spent surrounded by these affectionate and intelligent birds

Open backache, which is popularly called sleep-grass, is a perennial herbaceous plant of the genus Backache from the Ranunculaceae family. In late April or early May, immediately after the snow cover melts, you can see a fabulously beautiful primrose plant. With white, yellow, brown-red and purple petals of delicate flowers, lumbago announces the coming spring

Lake Baikal is very famous not only within our country, but also in foreign countries. Thanks to the fruitful work of specialists and scientists, Baikal was included in the list of UNESCO World Natural Heritage Sites. Those who are interested in this natural object have many questions, for example, about the origin of Lake Baikal, how deep it is, what inhabitants can be seen in it, etc

Everyone is familiar with harmless herbivorous molluscs with beautiful shells. But there are also dangerous species of these animals that lead a parasitic lifestyle in the human body. We have to find out who the mollusk parasites are, examples of which we will consider in this article

The vegetation of the planet has always amazed humanity with its beauty, unusual shapes, height and other indicators. Trees occupy a special place in the numerous world of flora. These are green plants that have leaves, roots, stems, flowers and seeds. They can be attributed to the oldest inhabitants of the planet. Naturally, there are representatives who are considered giants. People have been trying to determine the tallest tree for a long time

Features of the blue-ringed octopus: appearance (structure), varieties, habitats. What does an octopus eat and is it possible to keep this animal in a home aquarium?

The image of a black cuttlefish prompted the musicians of the Picnic group to write a song. And the cuttlefish gave the name to the restaurant and a very tasty cocktail

In our view, a volcano is a mountain spewing hot lava flows. However, this is not always the case. Read more about volcanoes in this article

Nature is surprisingly multifaceted, never ceases to amaze. The most little-studied area is still water and its inhabitants. It turned out that such a small and simple organism as a hydroid (jellyfish) has immortality and is able to reverse its old age. However, the very life of these creatures deserves attention

Catfish, due to its large size and prevalence, has been a passionate object of fishing for more than one hundred years. In the presence of comfortable living conditions, these freshwater fish can reach simply gigantic sizes. However, it is not known for certain what the largest catfish was ever caught, since such cases are rarely officially recorded

Charming and delicate Veronica flowers are able to decorate any flower bed or flowerbed, ennoble the orchard. Numerous shades of its petals range from sky blue to deep blue

Flora and fauna of the northern latitudes do not shine with diversity. There are not so many animals that have adapted to live in permafrost conditions. Each student will name a polar bear, a polar fox, a fox among the animals of the Arctic. But not everyone knows that the existence of these predators directly depends on a small fluffy inhabitant of the northern latitudes, whose name is hoofed lemming

Chain-tailed monkeys: description, habitat and lifestyle, what the animal eats. What is the personality of chain-tailed monkeys? Is it worth it to have such a pet at home?

Land snails are unpretentious and cute pets. Many breeders believe that these gastropods have a very high intelligence, while watching them is a real pleasure

Different types of mayflies live in different places. Some stick to algae and disguise themselves as grass, others prefer stagnant water, and still others swarm in bottom silt and debris. In flowing reservoirs, insects hide under stones. It doesn’t matter what environment the larva lives in, but each of them accumulates a decent fat layer during its underwater life, which it will later need in its adult state

Each of us is familiar with such a plant as nettle. However, not everyone knows that in nature there are a large number of types of culture

These bush antelopes are the smallest in the world. The dwarf antelope weighs like a hare, only 2-3 kilograms, and its dimensions are the same. The height of this microantelope does not exceed 30-35 centimeters

An article about an amazing animal - the Canadian lynx, which impresses with its strength and grace, as well as the ability to hunt and raise offspring

The house sparrow is the world's most famous bird. The sparrow belongs to those few species of birds that have become indispensable residents of rural and city streets. It seems that without these nimble neighbors, we would already be bored with life

Oaks are rightfully considered one of the most durable trees on the planet. Their powerful trunks and spreading crown are amazing. To date, there are more than 500 species of oaks

Earthquakes in Russia happen quite often. Residents of the central strip have little idea of what it is. But still, many understand that this is a destructive element, from which it is sometimes almost impossible to escape

Donskoy Krai is a territory of the most picturesque nature, where many animals live, including quite rare ones. The Rostov region is located in the south of the European part of Russia. The area of the region is more than 100 thousand square meters. km. This article is about animals that are listed in the Red Book of the Rostov region

Nature protection in our region is the most important set of measures in the current difficult environmental situation, which is observed in many regions of the country. Such activities are carried out not only in Russia. There are a huge number of international organizations that control the state of the world around the world

All the rivers of America, scientists refer to the basins of the Pacific, Atlantic and Arctic oceans. Some of them also have internal drains. The longest river system is located here - this is the Mississippi River and its significant tributary Missouri

Who is a gopher? Where does he live? What does a ground squirrel eat? If you are interested in knowing the answers to such questions, then read this article

Musk deer is an animal that has given rise to many myths and superstitions. Its extraordinary appearance has long attracted the attention of naturalists, who were ready to easily travel hundreds of kilometers through the mountains, just to see this creature live. And today, interest in him still has not faded

The birthplace of the birds discussed in this article are the most swampy areas of Africa, located south of the Sahara desert

The leaf-tailed gecko is perhaps one of the most unusual genera in its family. He is relatively little known, but a person who sees him once will not forget this amazing creature. The original appearance makes it a truly memorable animal

Due to the isolated location of their homeland, platypuses have retained their original appearance even after millions of years. Various types of platypus once inhabited the vastness of the entire land, but only one species of these animals has survived to this day

Pine silkworm: description and main differences from pine scoop. The geography of the distribution of the silkworm, which forests it prefers, and what humidity it likes. Nutrition, development and reproduction. Harm from an insect, a danger to humans. Pest control methods

The universal principle "from simple to complex" is valid for all levels of organization of living matter and manifests itself at each of its steps in the form of a level of organization. Consider the main ones

Some wild mushrooms can be dangerous and poisonous. This also applies to such familiar champignon. To learn how to distinguish its edible species from false ones, you should know where each type of champignon grows, as well as their distinguishing features

Since ancient times, man has learned to grow white flax for his needs. This plant was revered for its versatility. Flax has been used to make clothes, in cooking, and as a medicine. The history of its cultivation dates back to the Iron Age

Undoubtedly, each of us at least once, but was interested in the question of what is the shortest day of the year. The answer has long been known and does not require any proof. Such a phenomenon in science is called the winter solstice. This is the time when the sun is at its lowest above the horizon at noon