Nature 2024, November

Botanists have long known that some trees have many forms of growth, including shrubs and even miniature varieties. One of these species is the dwarf willow. More precisely, this is not the name of a species, but of many varieties of an amazing tree, which we will talk about today

Common daisy (or, more simply, chamomile) is known to all people. Surely every person saw him at picnics or when moving on the highway between two settlements

If you want to get away from the monotonous beach holiday and see Crimea from the other side, visit the canyons of Crimea! To make it easier for you to choose which canyon to go to, let's get acquainted with the most interesting of them

Perm Territory is rich in nature and many representatives of wildlife have taken their place of honor in the Red Book of the Perm Territory. In this book, there are 69 representatives of the animal world and 343 species of the plant world

Arctic omul: scientific classification. What does the concept of "migratory fish" mean? Description of the arctic omul. Ban on omul fishing. What does the fish eat? Reproduction of the arctic omul

A river horse is a massive thick-skinned herbivore that lives in rivers or other bodies of water. These unusual barrel-shaped creatures live in Africa and are called hippos. It is the third largest land animal, after the elephant and rhinoceros. Slightly smaller, but heavier than the white rhino, the weight of this giant can reach 1800 kg

The largest bear on the planet is known as the Kodiak. It is one of the subspecies of brown bears and is under state protection in most countries. In terms of its dimensions, this animal surpasses not only relatives, but even the “king of beasts”

The fox is one of the animals that adapt very well to a wide variety of climatic conditions. Therefore, in Africa, and in America, in Europe and in Asia - everywhere you can meet this predator

Unfortunately, in our latitudes, the hevea tree does not grow, from the juice of which rubber is extracted. For the first time, the Indians of South America learned about the properties of rubber milk, and today it is specially grown on plantations in tropical countries

The article tells about the Sulawesi Sea (Celebes Sea), its location on the map and wildlife. The average depth of the sea is more than one and a half thousand meters, the maximum figure is 6220 meters, which is by no means small. In terms of temperature and climate indicators, the described reservoir is almost identical to the neighboring sea, which is called Sulu

Titan is a satellite of Saturn, the second largest in the solar system after Ganymede (Jupiter). In addition, Titan's atmosphere is similar to Earth's. In 2008, a large underground ocean was discovered on Titan. For this reason, many scientists suggest that this particular satellite of Saturn will become the abode of mankind in the future

There are many interesting plants on the planet, but I would like to highlight among them and take a closer look at the largest flowers in the world. The title of the largest and widest representative of the flora deserved Rafflesia Arnoldi

The world of flora is an environment characterized by significant contrasts. There are microscopic plants and real giants on the planet. It is the largest of them that will be discussed in our publication

We all know from school that the eagle represents incredible strength, the hawk - deceit, and the falcon - this is swiftness, as well as the irresistibility of the attack! Of all these predators, it is the falcon - the bird, as they say, the world! Let's talk about him

Practice shows that chicks that have been taken out of the nest are the easiest to learn, it is more difficult with young hunters, and it is practically impossible to train an adult large hunting bird to help in hunting

Lion is a smart, strong and very dangerous predator, a thunderstorm of deserts and savannahs. Many of us associate this beautiful and proud animal with the king of beasts, who instills fear in everyone, but is not afraid of anyone. We are used to seeing these muscular big cats with ginger manes and golden coats, but lately there have been more and more photographs of dark animals. The black lion looks unusual, so many people are wondering: is this a real animal or a skillful work of Photoshop?

Lovers of "quiet hunting" know and revere this mushroom. Of course, his search presents certain difficulties, but the reward in the form of s alted mushrooms is very worthy

People's rumor claims that Veselka mushroom can cure any disease, that it is the best anti-cancer agent in the world. They treat impotence and infertility, and many more diseases

Swallowtail is a butterfly belonging to the order Lepidoptera, the family of sailboats. This rare species of butterflies (Papilio machaon) is now listed in the Red Book. More recently, the swallowtail was considered one of the most common butterflies in Europe, and today it is on the verge of extinction

Mushrooms can be deadly, edible, magical, incredibly beautiful, and completely unremarkable. In this article we will look at the most unusual mushrooms. Photos with titles will also be presented

The period of revolution of the Earth around its axis is 23 hours 56 minutes and 4 seconds. However, scientists did not take into account the insignificant error, rounding these figures up to 24 hours, or one Earth day. For a person, it looks like morning, afternoon and evening, replacing each other

Are there sharks in the Black Sea? This is the question that all those who are going to relax on its shore ask themselves. We constantly hear horrifying news about the attack of these predators on people, so we cannot help but think about it, because we are worried about our own lives and for our loved ones

The article is about the Canadian maple. It describes its decorative qualities, methods of care when growing in the garden, as well as several curious facts from the life of the plant

The indoor world of plants is endowed with many superstitions and signs. The handsome aichrizon is revered as a tree of love. It is believed that if it is well-groomed, treated kindly, develops well, has fresh leaves, then harmony and love reign in the house. If you want to be convinced of this, grow this family talisman yourself

Besides its fame as a tropical inhabitant, the toucan is very, very interesting. Moreover, it is unique. So, how is the toucan bird so different from many of its feathered counterparts?

The sea wasp (box jellyfish) belongs to the class of box jellyfish cnidaria. This multicellular is a rare and very dangerous marine animal for humans. In nature, there are a huge number of different types of jellyfish, but this sea monster is considered the most poisonous on the planet

Many people have ever heard of manila hemp. However, most people who are familiar with it may not even assume that it is made from banana tree fibers. There is a plant in the world used in textiles and in the production of many household items. About the places of growth of this amazing unique natural material, its features and use will be briefly described in this article

Fringed polypore is a parasite that lives off the nutrients contained in the tree trunk. Many logging organizations are waging a relentless fight against it, as this fungus greatly harms their business. But scientists, on the contrary, consider it a very useful and noble inhabitant of a coniferous forest

Astragalus is a herb that has a wide variety of useful qualities that were discovered in ancient times. The Scythians believed that astragalus was the herb of life, she was credited with the ability to give immortality to a person who drank her decoction

Surely many have heard of such a delicious berry as cloudberries. It is very fragrant and was often served at the royal table

At first glance, an anthill may seem like a chaotic heap of coniferous needles, branches, earth and grass. In fact, a real city lives its own life inside this unsightly heap. Each of its residents knows their place, everything here is subject to the strictest routine

One of the main we alth of the Novokhopersky district of the Voronezh region is nature. Since 1935, a part of the territory has received the status of a reserved and protected area. And now this place has become known all over the world. The oldest in Russia is the Khopersky Reserve, which stretches along the Khoper River. In 2015, he celebrated his eightieth birthday. This place has such a diverse flora and fauna that it is one of the most famous protected areas in the world

In Russia, there are quite a lot of small water areas, which, according to ancient legends and traditions, are curative. The real prototype of these stories can be called Siverskoye Lake (Vologda Oblast). On its shore stands the Kirillo-Belozersky Monastery, which is famous for its miracles. It seems to especially believers that here even the ground is saturated with magical powers. Legends appeared in the 15th century. They are popular to this day

People are not the only masters on this planet - we share it with many other living beings who are sometimes not aware of our deep conviction that we consider ourselves the main ones here, and they must obey us implicitly. There is a constant process of interaction. Just as we influence other animals, they influence us. Sometimes this communication has a tragic ending for both those and others

Dragonfly's eye is a real TV studio: many small facet eyes create a circular image so that the dragonfly can hunt successfully, being considered the most dexterous and voracious predator. What is the peculiarity of the structure of the dragonfly eye? How many organs of vision does this insect have?

The article will focus on one unique creation of nature - an animal that lives in the ice. This is a lionfish that lives in the seas of the cold northern regions. These unusual creatures have a peculiar color. Lionfish are officially called striped seals (the photo is presented in the article). Scientists classify them as predatory mammals and classify them in the family of real seals

What are copepod frogs? Where do these amphibians live? Description of the frog Rhacophorus arboreus. Description of the giant flying frog. Content in captivity

The world of wildlife is filled with original inhabitants, behind whose bizarre appearance lies an amazing gift for adapting to the environment. So, the toad fish is a rather unusual and even unattractive creature, but the strange appearance and color features help this marine inhabitant to perfectly disguise itself at the bottom and get its own food. Let's get to know this mysterious fish better

The crested newt was first mentioned in print by the famous Swiss naturalist K. Gesner in 1553. He called it "water lizard". The first word "triton" to designate the genus of tailed amphibians was used by I. Laurenti, an Austrian naturalist (1768)

One of the representatives of dragons that exist in nature is the Asia Minor newt. This is no coincidence, because the amphibian has a crest and a long tail. Many compare them with dragons, considering them to be a smaller copy of the giants, however, with the absence of wings