Nature 2024, November
Cyclicity is one of the main components of many processes on our planet. The carbon cycle is a prime example of such a cycle that provides and sustains life
Our article will tell you about how amazing leatherback turtles live in their natural environment, what attracts researchers so much, why they need protection
The incredibly beautiful Preikestolen cliff in Norway is one of the most impressive natural attractions in the world. Every year, millions of lovers of beauty come here - to the ends of the world to admire this miracle. For lovers of extreme holidays, Norway, Mount Preikestolen in particular, is an ideal place
Types of red fish most often found on the Russian market are salmon, trout, salmon, chum salmon and pink salmon. Some of them are artificially raised, so their meat is not as nutritious as wild-caught ones. However, they do contain vitamins and minerals. Absolutely all types of red fish have a unique biochemical composition that can rejuvenate the human body and positively affect he alth
Salamanders are amphibians that belong to the salamander suborder, the caudate order. In appearance, they are clumsy, the body is disproportionately thick with transverse folds and a rounded tail
Pedro Martir described the tapir in the early 16th century as follows: "the size of a bull, with an elephant's trunk and with the hooves of a horse." In fact, in appearance it is an amazing mixture: at the same time it looks like a pig, a pony or a rhinoceros with a trunk like an elephant's, although shorter
The article talks about the differences between Nara and other species. Why a camel is of particular value in the household, how can he go without water for a long time and live in the desert. Features of Nar camels
Where is the Grand Canyon, what is its length? How was the Colorado Canyon formed? Description of the Colorado River and Canyon. When the first Europeans came to the canyon, what attracted them? Who initiated the creation of the Grand Canyon National Park? Tourism in the canyon
There are a huge variety of species of pheasants. Birds are bred for both decorative and culinary purposes. You can understand the features of each species, learn about their behavior and habitats, see how representatives of various breeds of pheasants look in the photo in our article
The Salgir River in Crimea is considered one of the most important water arteries of the peninsula. In terms of its length, the watercourse ranks first. The riverbed crosses the capital of Crimea - the city of Simferopol. Let's take a closer look at this water stream
These marine mammals are the smallest of the cetaceans. Today, scientists have about fifty species of dolphins
Surprisingly, many people have never heard of one of the most common and dangerous pests - the skin beetle. This small and very unpleasant insect lives in many houses, spoils food and furniture, but homeowners do not even know who gives them so much trouble. So, get acquainted - kozheed beetle
On Sakhalin, the earthquake that occurred in 1995 shocked the whole world. Neftegorsk, the city of oilmen, who buried more than 2,000 people under its rubble, is no more. Destructive earthquakes are characteristic of the territory of Russia with its geographical and geological features. The earthquake on Sakhalin in 1995 was the most destructive in the last 100 years
Viper onion, also called muscari and mouse hyacinth, belongs to bulbous plants from the Asparagus family. There are 44 species in the genus Muscari today
Today we will talk about a snake, the existence of which scientists do not recognize. However, the population of the northern regions of our country, and even some of its southern parts, insists that the reptile is quite real. It's about the fire snake
This tree prefers open sunny places and partial shade in nature. Fir needles can be either gray-blue or dark green. She has tough and relatively thick shoots. Likes fresh, deep, slightly acidic soil. Can grow even on sandy, dry soil. The best time for planting fir is from March to November
The nature of the swamp is such that various animals live here and amazing plants grow, many of which are listed in the Red Book
Crimean vegetables and fruits are special. The local nature contributes to their bright taste. In June, July, here you can taste mulberry, strawberry, fig, peach, apricot
Mosshopper is a boletus that has a slightly sticky, dry or velvety cap. Its foot is sometimes somewhat wrinkled. In terms of nutritional value, it may well compete with beef. Moss mushroom is great for a vegetarian diet. It contains minerals and vitamins
Every hunter has his own secrets in catching the beast. He knows exactly his habits, habitats, etc. A lover of quiet hunting can also tell a lot of interesting things. And when you go hunting for the king of mushrooms, you certainly need to have some knowledge. Where does it live when it grows. In the people, the royal mushroom is a boletus or porcini mushroom. It got its name, firstly, for its majestic appearance, and secondly, for its unusually tasty and tender flesh
Tuna is sea gold! It is a well-known fact that tuna was very popular in ancient Japan. The rich ate sushi from this fish, and the workers prepared canned food. The initial production of canned food from this fish was started in 1903, then they learned how to preserve marine life in oil, brine, sauce
Today we will talk about whether a fish has a brain. Can she really think? The tale of the golden fish excites the fantasies of many. Many men dream of catching such a smart individual or, at worst, a wish-fulfilling pike. But, unfortunately, there are no talking fish in nature
Gyrfalcon is a bird of the tundra. Distributed in many countries. Prey on small birds and animals. Today, the number of gyrfalcons is significantly reduced due to human intervention
What happens if the sun goes out? This question is relevant for humanity. There are many assumptions and conjectures
Bream is a small rounded fish belonging to the bream genus. No other fish species were found within this genus. In nature, it occurs in the form of three subspecies: common bream, Danube and eastern. The bream is a member of the cyprinid family, which, in turn, is included in the cypriniform order. The largest bream reached a mass of 11.6 kg
The crested lark is a vociferous bird that can copy the voices of other birds. She is well known in our area. There were even times when she was affectionately called "neighbor", and all because she liked to settle next to people. So, let's talk about what we know about our feathered friend
What is the tundra? Translated from Finnish, tunturi means "barren land", "land of the enemy" or "treeless plain". In a word, a place unsuitable for life. Most people's ideas about it come down to information obtained from the school curriculum - mosses, deer, permafrost, lichens - and all this is somewhere out there, far in the north
The largest jellyfish is Cyanea capilata, also called giant cyanide, arctic cyanide, hairy cyanide or lion's mane. She belongs to the scyphomedusa. We will talk about it in more detail in this article
"Sea spider" - what is included in this concept? Features of the structure of sea spiders and the digestive system. Giant spiders. What do sea spiders eat?
September days are familiar to everyone. These flowers bloom by the first month of autumn, hence the name. There are many types of September
The question of how to determine the age of a land turtle worries many owners of these reptiles. The answer can be obtained using simple mathematical measurements
If you offer a city dweller to perform a seemingly simple test comparing swallows and swifts, only a few will answer correctly. These birds seem similar, and yet they have a number of differences
The very concept of "bird of prey" covers a large number of birds that feed on vertebrates and small insects. Often, their name comes from the method of hunting for living creatures. Birds of prey are classified into two types: diurnal hunters and nocturnal creatures
Aralia high (lat. Aralia elata) is a low medicinal plant of the Araliaceae family. It has two life forms - tree and shrub. In Russia, this plant is otherwise called the devil or thorn tree
Catfish can be attributed to the oldest fish that inhabit the fresh waters of the planet. These scaly fish are undoubted champions in terms of size and weight among their freshwater counterparts. You can often hear legends about catfish - cannibals that have been living at the bottom of rivers for more than a century
Any beginner zoologist is well aware that the Arctic hare is a hare well adapted to existence in mountainous and polar regions. He has adapted well to the harsh northern climate, and for life he chooses mainly wastelands and bare patches of land
A brief description of the bird. Where is the golden plover found? Nutrition and lifestyle. What is the voice of the golden plover? Reproduction. Bird numbers and conservation measures
Every person who is at least a little interested in science knows perfectly well that all nature is based on development and forward movement. In particular, each of us in his development goes from the simplest cell to the most complex organism. Knowing this, you will be able to answer with sufficient accuracy the question of what ontogeny is. This concept is often found in pseudo-scientific literature, but not everyone knows the definition of this term
Tigers are the largest predators of the cat family. For example, an adult Siberian (aka Amur) tiger can reach a length of 3.5 meters! These predators hunt alone and mainly in the evenings. Creeping closer, the tiger rushes at the victim with lightning speed, killing it with a deadly blow of its huge paw or simply biting into its throat! Bears and horses, as well as crocodiles and pythons easily become victims of the beast! Here she is - the largest cat
Many of us are interested in the ancient history of the Earth, and not only related to human civilization, but also what happened before the appearance of the first people on the planet. For example, what were the ancient crocodiles and their immediate ancestors like?