Nature 2024, November

Russia is the richest country in the world in terms of mineral deposits. Many of its territories store deposits of natural gas, oil, ores, etc. in their bowels. One of these areas, which is famous for its underground we alth, is the Perm Territory

The round-eared lizard is a desert inhabitant, and this lizard got its name because of two large leather folds located at the corners of the mouth. They resemble large ears with jagged fringes around the edges

What does an insect look like and what does it eat? How does the reproduction process occur in green grasshoppers? Habitat and features of this insect

The mushroom season has begun, and lovers of quiet hunting are in a hurry to the forest. And not only because others will outstrip them, but also because mushrooms live a short life. I did not have time to collect them in time, and they were already old and destroyed, and all kinds of insects and birds helped them in this

Mars is perhaps the most mysterious planet in the solar system, shrouded in many mysteries and scientific disputes. Formed in the same conditions as the Earth and from the same material, this planet is almost the exact opposite of our blue oasis. Scientists believe that the atmosphere of Mars is fraught with the key to unraveling the evolutionary tragedy of the "red planet"

On the territory of Russia, in the Perm region, there is a river called Kolva. It has a length of 460 km and is one of the largest tributaries of the Vishera River. Would you like to know more? If the answer is yes, then we invite you to read! About the places where the Kolva River flows, history, fishing and interesting facts will be discussed in this article

The moon has long been considered something mystical and endowed with magical powers. Therefore, when the night star suddenly turned blood red or, even worse, disappeared from the sky, our ancestors considered this a bad sign. Over time and the development of science, people have found a more mundane explanation for this phenomenon, which you can learn about in this article. You can also study the scheme of the lunar eclipse

One of the main natural resources of this northern region are rivers flowing from south to north and belonging to the basin of the greatest Arctic Ocean. The main part of the territory of the Krasnoyarsk region is occupied by the rivers of the Yenisei basin, the rest - by the rivers of the Ob, Pyasina, Taimyr and Khatanga basins. Of course, the main river of the region is the Yenisei, often called the “brother of the ocean”. There are among the numerous reservoirs of Siberia and the Kizir River

Calculating the exact weight of an elephant is very difficult, because it depends on many factors. In fact, no two elephants are identical, because they all have different heights, weights, and tusk lengths. But still, how much does a newborn baby elephant weigh?

Two-thirds of our planet's surface is covered with water. Man is 80% fluid. It would seem that water is the source of life. Nevertheless, she can easily deprive you of this life. In our article we will tell you about the most dangerous rivers in the world

There is one interesting opinion regarding this area. The city of Makhtura (or Matura), mentioned in the ancient Indian epic "Mahabharata", located in the locality of Kurukshetra (Oka-Don Plain, Kursk Field), was located at the mouth of the Matyra River, at its confluence with the Voronezh River. It was by the name of this river that the name of the village of Matyrsky was given

Tver region is one of the subjects of the Russian Federation. It is located in the center (closer to the north) of the European territory of Russia, in the temperate zone, on the territory of the middle zone. The climate of the Tver region is temperate, cool

Dromedary is one of two species of camels living on our planet. It has been domesticated by man for a very long time and is widely distributed as a pet, especially in the arid regions of Asia, Africa, and Australia. The article will tell you what the one-humped camel is called, where it lives, what it looks like, what lifestyle it leads

The largest animals lived on our planet millions of years ago - these are various dinosaurs, giant birds, mammoths and other prehistoric animals. Their sheer size is staggering. Although today in the world there are many different animals that amaze with their shapes and sizes. Despite their huge size, they feel quite comfortable among us

If you have never been to Thailand, but are planning to spend your holidays there, it does not hurt to learn some of the features of the region. Local resorts attract tourists with their exoticism, which has its pros and cons. I must say that snakes in Thailand are the most common occurrence, because they are the usual inhabitants of the jungle. You can meet them in the country even in crowded places. Therefore, be careful during walks and excursions. Reptiles appear even near hotels

Any fisherman and just a person who is interested in underwater inhabitants can easily name at least a few whitefish. Why are they interesting? We will give a short description of the breed as a whole, as well as a more detailed one for specific species

There are many interesting things in nature that a person is not interested in due to limited time or lack of curiosity. For example, the body temperature of a fish is a nuance that we studied in biology at school. And he was instantly forgotten, leaving the walls of the alma mater. The only exceptions are those who have chosen biology as their specialization. Well, maybe even the fishermen can say a few words on this topic

Museums are dedicated to them and monuments are erected, they are depicted on coats of arms, they have long been revered as a very valuable and expensive commodity. Sturgeon caviar is considered a symbol of prosperity and we alth. How many years does a sturgeon live? Where does he live? What are the types of this fish? How much is left in our waters? Let's talk about it in our article

Caracal is a rather exotic animal, which not every compatriot knows about. But this amazing beast boasts not only serious dimensions, but also a playful character. So let's talk more about it

Seeing for the first time this translucent stone with a delicate green tint, an inexperienced person will decide that he is facing a natural emerald. But this is a delusion. In fact, this is a copper emerald, very similar in appearance to a natural stone, but having a different chemical composition and properties. Dioptase (akhirite, ashirite, copper emerald) is a rare mineral that belongs to the group of copper silicates

Many connoisseurs of beauty, poets and artists admire graceful creatures - butterflies. It is impossible to take your eyes off the flight of light-winged creatures, the fluttering of their delicate wings, the smooth fluttering. We are already so accustomed to some species of butterflies that we pass by them without stopping. But in the natural world there are hundreds of thousands of species of Lepidoptera beauties, one more beautiful than the other. We invite you to find out the main breeds of butterflies, their names and descriptions

The common marmoset, which is also called the white-eared marmoset or wistiti, is an inhabitant of Brazil. In choosing where to live, they are very unpretentious. They are suitable for both forests located in the savannah, and coastal, and forests remote from the sea. Primates are very emotional and vividly express their feelings. For them, different types of communication behavior are of particular importance

There are a lot of varieties of crabs. Some use in cooking, but no more than seven types. The rest live quietly in nature. All of them have a different appearance, size and color. There are huge crabs, from a meter to three in length, and there are small ones, like a beckoning crab. He is considered one of the most interesting representatives of his family

The American three-toed woodpecker is a fairly rare bird. Its inconspicuous nature, relatively small numbers, and erratic behavior make it difficult to track the population. In addition, their numbers in the villages of North America are declining, which is most likely due to the fire-fighting methods used and cutting down, after which there are no sick and dying trees, which are the main source of food

This bird, nesting in swampy landscapes and damp plains, lives in vast areas stretching from Iceland to the Far East. Wintering places cover regions of many continents - Africa, Southern and Western Europe, Southeast and South Asia, Australia. This is a marsh sandpiper, or a big godwit

Astrophyllite is a fairly beautiful and very rare mineral from the silicate class, which is found in igneous rocks. Magnificent carvings, souvenirs and amulets are made from it. In our article we will tell you about the main properties of this mineral, its origin and main deposits

The fauna of planet Earth is extremely diverse. In zoology, there are various systematizations of the animal world. Bioorganisms are divided into classes, orders and families. Scientists also distinguish ecological groups of animals. This is a classification of representatives of the fauna in relation to environmental conditions. In the article we will consider various groups of animals in relation to natural factors

The extraordinary beauty of the mineral spinel is a mixture of magnesium oxide and aluminum. A variety of bright colors and noble radiance have made this semi-precious stone one of the most popular and beloved among jewelers. It is believed that radiating a warm glow, spinel attracts love and happiness to its owner, protects him from troubles and troubles, and relieves diseases

Do you know such a plant - the common centipede? Isn't it a mysterious name? The plant has such a name because of the characteristic appearance. The rhizomes of this fern have black roots extending from it in both directions. They really do look like centipedes

Chinese Lake Kunkunor fascinates with its beauty of landscapes and ancient legends about a mysterious creature that lives at the bottom of a reservoir. Having settled next to him, a person can become immensely rich or completely impoverish. There were times when a section of the Great Silk Road stretched along the northern lake shore. A photo of Lake Kunkunor in China proves its greatness and beauty. But the water from it is not suitable for drinking: it is s alty and has alkali impurities. Let's try to reveal all its secrets and secrets

Chinese traditional medicine has been around for thousands of years. She considers Epimedium or Goryanka an effective remedy for men under No. 1. Confirmation of the usefulness of the herb Goryanka grandiflora in maintaining men's he alth and strength is the population of China! It will be useful for men to “get acquainted” with such a miraculous herb

An amazing animal lives in Australia - the wallaby. It can regulate its own body temperature, jump from tree to tree over 9 meters and prolong pregnancy. Scientists continue to study tree kangaroos, discovering new amazing facts about these cute and cute little animals

Echidna is an animal that resembles a porcupine in appearance, lays eggs like a bird, carries a cub in a bag like a kangaroo and eats like an anteater. Together with the platypus, this animal belongs to mammals that lay eggs

In connection with the disappearance in recent years of many objects of flora and fauna, urgent measures are required to save them. Despite the fact that the animals included in the Red Book of Russia are under special state protection, the number of individuals of some of them continues to decline

The main causes of floods are river floods in low-lying areas of the terrain, caused by a significant excess of precipitation, as well as powerful hurricanes raging on the country's ocean coast. As a result of heavy rains with thunderstorms, floods often occur in the mountainous regions of the United States, when narrow canyons are instantly filled with rainwater

It is considered a great rarity to find boletus mushrooms in the forest. This is a peculiar species of tubular called Boletus luridus, growing in deciduous forests and forming mycorrhiza with oaks and lindens

Experienced mushroom pickers bypass the mushroom that appears in our forests by the end of summer under the name "bordered galerina", which belongs to the category of poisonous ones. It is very easy to confuse it with summer honey agaric, so it is important to know the main distinguishing features

When we are going to get a pet, not least is the question of how much time our pet will spend with us. The life expectancy of turtles today is considered the longest, in some individuals its life span reaches 150 years or more. Recently, it has become very popular to keep them at home

Providing the Perm region with natural resources deserves special attention. This area is extremely rich in s alt reserves, oil, gold, and peat. It is of strategic importance for the development of the internal economy of the region and the whole country

Many people love not only to cook and eat mushrooms, but also to pick them. What could be more exciting than "silent hunting" in a clean deciduous or pine forest in the fresh air! Therefore, beginners are interested in how much mushrooms grow, so as not to get into a mess and not come to empty places where mushrooms have not yet had time to grow