Nature 2024, November

If you want to look in the directory for the name "spike mushroom", you will not find anything. The reason is that for science they don't exist

How to tame a squirrel? The squirrel is one of the cutest representatives of the animal world, gaining popularity as a pet. Until recently, it was believed that it was very difficult to tame such a pretty creature, because a wild inhabitant of the forest is unlikely to allow himself to be picked up and allowed to stroke his red fur. How to behave with a new pet? How to tame a squirrel?

The nature of the Altai Territory is striking in its diversity and uniqueness. Many rare animals and birds live here calmly, trees, herbs and shrubs listed in the Red Book grow. At the same time, the region is not closed: every year a large number of tourists come here to get acquainted with natural monuments and practice active sports

Macadamia is a nut that belongs to the Proteaceae family and the Macadamia genus. It differs from others by the highest price

Neva is one of the most majestic, large and wide rivers in Russia. Its history stretches from ancient times. What is the depth of the river? The Neva in St. Petersburg has different depths in separate sections. Often the reservoir changes its width. Therefore, the Neva is the most unstable river in the world. Sometimes, because of such fluctuations, it becomes very difficult to resist the headwind

The amazing underwater world of coral reefs has attracted many secrets and mysteries for many centuries

Oslinnik biennial or evening primrose is a medicinal and ornamental plant that blooms lemon-yellow flowers at night. All its parts are used for medicinal purposes, evening primrose oil is considered especially effective. The plant is unpretentious, it can be grown in any suburban area

This snow-white graceful and majestic bird is an adornment of many nature reserves. However, its population in natural conditions is steadily declining. White Crane (Siberian Crane), breeds only in limited areas of the northern territories of Russia

The ability to have purple eyes is related to a disorder called "Origin of Alexandria" based on the legend. In addition, the purple color of the eyes can be explained from a medical point of view. This is due to albinism, a genetic disorder caused by an altered gene that prevents the development of melanin

It's always quite difficult to pass by the dolphin show, because where else can you see such graceful and cheerful creatures! Therefore, every year dolphinariums are opened in many cities in the hope of attracting as many spectators as possible. But, despite such overwhelming popularity, an aura of mystery hovers around dolphins even today. And one of the mysteries: who are these amazing creatures? Are they fish or not?

Russia is a country with a huge extent, so there are a large number of rivers on its territory. Among them, one of the largest is Lena. Its length is so significant that it ranks tenth in the ranking of all rivers on the planet

Everest is the greatest mountain, located far in the Himalayas, at the junction of the borders of Nepal and Tibet. The climatic conditions of Chomolungma are considered the most severe. In winter, severe storms are not uncommon

Perhaps every modern student can give an approximate answer to the question of what a bay is. It's simple enough. However, this article will talk in more detail about what this fragment of the earth's surface represents, and readers will also learn about where the most beautiful and most unusual parts of the world's oceans are located on the map

In the north-west of the Tver region (Russia) there is a deep lake Brosno. But it is not the beauty of the picturesque shores and not the abundance of fish that attracts hundreds of tourists here. Mystery and mystery beckons to the lake

Within Moscow, there are a total of at least 150 rivers and streams. Two-thirds of them are completely or partially underground. One of these watercourses is the Khimka River. You will find a detailed and interesting story about it in our article

Everyone knows that a slender girl is certainly compared to a gazelle. And this is not at all accidental. Small, with long thin horns and a graceful neck, these animals are really very slender

The tit bird is known and loved by many. She is a famous character in folk tales, fables and stories about nature

Everyone can remember a time in their life when bad weather took them by surprise. Pleasant in such surprises of nature, of course, is not enough. Especially if this happens outside the city, where you can hide only under a small tree or bush. And then, grimacing from the cold drops of water, a person scrolls in his head the only thought: “Why today?” But this can be avoided if you know what harbingers of heavy rain exist

Albinism in science is called a pigment disorder, the absence of one of the pigments - melanin. It is usually congenital. This pigment is responsible for the color of the skin, hair, and iris of the eye. There is a difference between partial and complete albinism of a person and some representatives of the fauna (with partial, for example, an albino animal has an incomplete, fragmentary color). The word itself comes from the Latin albus, which means "white"

There are many things on our earth that surprise a person. For example, here you can include interesting facts from the life of fish, and here are some of them

The most unusual animals of our planet: palm thief, pacu fish, satanic gecko, rag-picker seahorse. The most unique and rare animals of Russia. Australian endemic animals

There is a unique animal in the world, equally similar to a domestic dog and a red wild fox. At the same time, the legs of this pseudo-fox are not at all fox-like or dog-like. They are quite long (in relation to the overall dimensions of the body) and thin, as if specially adapted for hunting in the grassy and shrubby thickets of the savannah

Although volcanoes are a potential threat to human life, it is still impossible not to agree that this is one of the most mesmerizing sights in the world. The natural element has not been fully studied to date; there are blank spots in this area of human knowledge. Be that as it may, everything unusual and somewhat dangerous attracts enthusiasts, so many climbers dream of conquering the highest volcano in the world with a height of 6891 m

Introduction to Karakul Lake. Figures and unusual facts. Description of the area, versions of origin. Interesting in the vicinity of the lake

It is believed that Lake Assal is the most unusual natural reservoir. It formed in the crater of a volcano. The lake lies 115 meters below sea level. This place represents the lowest point and the lowest lying body of water located in Africa. In addition, this is the s altiest lake on Earth

The gray hamster is a small animal of the order of rodents. The habitat of the animal is very wide, but the number of individuals inside it is gradually decreasing. What does a gray hamster look like? Description of the appearance and lifestyle of this rodent read below

The Arkhangelsk region has enormous natural resources, nature reserves, national parks, sanctuaries and other cultural monuments, which are under special federal protection. The territory of the region is huge. It includes 107 objects. National parks include Vodlozersky, Kenozersky and Russian Arctic. The status of the reserve has Pinezhsky

This article provides information about one of the tiny representatives of a huge variety of the feathered family. They represent one of the most common varieties of "summer" birds. These birds are minted

The green sea turtle is considered the largest among six different species of these reptiles. It is from her meat that the famous turtle soup is prepared. And in connection with the hunting of these animals, some species are already endangered

Magpie chick is an interesting creature. Feeding him at home is not as difficult as birds of prey. After all, the magpie chick is omnivorous. Another question: why do you need to do this?

What is the rich and unique nature of Primorye? What animals can be found here, what plants grow only in Primorsky Krai? What natural monuments are there in Primorye, how many objects are there now?

Surely a lot of people picked mushrooms, it could be either a planned event or a random event. One way or another, mushroom hunting is a good time, but only if precautions are taken

Animals listed in the Red Book of the Perm Territory are taken under special control by the government of the region. In the article we will talk about those of them who were most at risk and practically disappeared from the region

The omul fish, the photo of which is in this article, is from the salmon order and the whitefish family. It is considered semi-passage and commercial. It is highly valued for its taste and he alth benefits. Does not live in all water bodies and is considered deficient

Our planet is inhabited by a huge variety of animals, from a small bird to a majestic and powerful elephant. Each of them has something beautiful. After all, all living beings are inimitable creations of nature. So how to determine which are the most beautiful animals, because our planet is inhabited by hundreds of thousands of different species, and it is so difficult to choose the very best of them?

This river has been protected by law since 1980, as it has been declared a State Natural Monument. According to legend, the name of the river comes from the Tatar word for beauty. The legend, which has many different interpretations, speaks of a beauty drowned in it - a Tatar girl

There are about 600 varieties of cone mollusks in the world. They differ in size and color. There are small specimens that are hard to notice among the sand, but there are also huge representatives the size of a human palm. However, despite the external differences, all representatives of these beautiful sea snails are incredibly poisonous. The ability to release poison into the body of the victim helps cone mollusks to hunt, but meeting with such a snail is in mortal danger to a person

People have been exploring the nature of the planet for a long time. It is full of wonders and unknown secrets. The animal and plant world is rich in various species. One of the most interesting marine inhabitants is the nautilus (mollusk). Its amazing shell is so striking in its beauty that people have learned to make various decorations from this material

"He called himself a loader - climb into the back." So goes the well-known saying. But did you know that there are several different types of mushrooms found in the forests, grouped under this common name? And in addition to the usual Russian hearts in a s alty and pickled form, there are also parchment, blue, black, aspen, pepper and yellow milk mushrooms. We will talk about the latter in more detail in this article

The coral fungus was first described by Englishman Joseph Berkeley back in 1856. However, the Asian world learned about it much earlier. Local herbalists sold white coral fungus as a miracle cure for colds. It was also a great tonic