Nature 2024, November

Nature surprises with a variety of representatives of flora and fauna, not all of them are friendly towards humans. And meetings with individual individuals can end tragically - a long hospital stay or even death. The main characters of this material are the poisonous scorpions of the world, we will give general information and descriptions of the most dangerous species

Mount Shunut is the most picturesque peak, the highest point of the Konovalovsky ridge, stretching across the Sverdlovsk region. Due to its beauty, length, rare flora, Mount Shunut in the Sverdlovsk region is one of the most visited places among tourists, representatives of various scientific expeditions

One of the most amazing species of birds on our planet is ostriches. They live on Earth for several million years, but the world is changing, but birds are not. We think they are stupid, hiding their heads in the sand. But is it really so? In fact, the intelligence of these flightless birds is much higher than we imagine

The Republic of Chuvashia is one of the smallest subjects of the Russian Federation in terms of area, located in the European part of the country. In this article you will find detailed information about the largest rivers of Chuvashia, with photos, names and basic statistics about these watercourses

Horses are beautiful, noble animals that have faithfully served man for more than one millennium. How long horses live depends only on the owner, if proper care is provided, then the animal will delight with its appearance for many years

Deer are representatives of the family of artiodactyl mammals. It includes fifty-one species. They are common in North and South America, throughout Eurasia. They live in Australia and New Zealand, where they were introduced by humans

Crow is a bird widely depicted in culture, literature and mythology. The Roman poet Ovid called her a harbinger of rain. In Denmark, these birds are considered a manifestation of evil spirits, but the Swedes believe that the souls of deceased people inhabit them. In this article you will find a lot of interesting facts about crows, their intelligence, behavior and "language"

Rosehip is a plant well known to many of our compatriots, which can be found in almost any forest. The beneficial properties of its fruits are widely known. But still, it will not be superfluous to tell about this plant in more detail

The verdigris snake is very graceful, agile and nimble. People are very often afraid of her and kill her because of her frightening appearance and high aggressiveness. But is copperhead really dangerous for humans?

Anaconda is distinguished not only by its large size. The largest snake in the world also has a characteristic color

The biological essence of man is such that, on the one hand, he is a biosocial being and cannot but obey natural laws. On the other hand, he conducts his life in accordance with the social laws established by him

Sedimentary rocks form the surface part of the earth's crust. They are formed as a result of chemical and physical processes, as well as the vital activity of organisms. As a rule, these are deposits of small thickness, high mobility and weak connectivity. These include eluvium, which will be discussed in this article

Who is stronger - a wolf or a lynx? It is not easy to answer this question. Both one and the other are predators. And quite serious. But even if they meet, they try to avoid each other. However, everything happens in nature, and sometimes these two severe predators converge

The Earth's crust is made up of hundreds of different rocks. This article will discuss only one of them. So what are phosphorites? What are their physical and chemical properties? In what countries are they mined, and how are they used in the modern world?

The lion is a real personification of strength, dexterity and nobility, and therefore is rightfully called the "king of beasts." These majestic animals have an interesting social organization. Hunting is their only way to get food. How do lions hunt and will they be able to cope with such large prey as an elephant?

The real heart of the protected areas of the Amur region and the place with the largest population of Siberian roe deer in the world, as well as with the most unique natural formation in the form of swampy marshes, is this amazing reserve. This state-protected area has a fairly high status in Russia, and its importance for the conservation and increase in the population of rare species of animals is undeniable

Many are interested in the animal world and its features. It is present in every corner of the world. In our article, you can find out information not only about the largest and smallest representatives of the fauna, but also find out what features the genitals of animals and the process of their reproduction have

This unusual creature has a terrifying name. A person who first heard about a wood lice devouring the tongue will probably immediately imagine a real monster. The name is quite justified, but everything is not so scary. Want to learn about these amazing animals?

Over the past ten years, several strong earthquakes have occurred in Kyrgyzstan, which caused destruction and even human casu alties

What kind of animal is a muskrat? Where does she live, how does she winter? What does it eat in the summer and in the cold season? Can it be bred and kept in captivity?

What are the straits? How are they different from bays? What is special about Davis Strait? Its location and characteristics

How do brown bears hibernate? How do they get ready for bed? Why does a bear hibernate in winter? What happens if you wake him up?

Common throughout almost the entire territory of our country and so often causing irritation to gardeners, the field dandelion is a characteristic representative of the domestic flora. This article will tell about this plant, its habitat, properties and application

Now there are about ten thousand species of various ferns, widespread throughout the world, which can be found anywhere in the world

A lot of fables, fairy tales and legends have been invented about the pike. And this is not surprising. Pike is a famous freshwater predator that can live in any lake, river, pond, small stake

In Latin, the name of chipmunks is spelled Tamias. Regarding the Russian name, there are two versions of the origin. One of them is borrowing and transformation from the Tatar language, where "chipmunk" is written as "boryndyk"

Where this mysterious stone is located is the cult place of the Shushmor tract. Like everything in this anomalous zone, it is covered with various legends, conjectures and assumptions. Many searched for it, sometimes found it, and then lost it again. The sacred stone is a granite block, unusual for the Shatura swamps. Once it was a special place for the pagans, and a little later the sanctuary of the Orthodox. In reality, he still exists

When we hear the phrase "gray", most people associate with something boring, mundane and uninteresting. Anthracite is a color that is one of the shades of a rich gray palette. However, paradoxically, the range of these shades in the interior is one of the latest trends in design. Will a room decorated in gray look dull and uninteresting? How to correctly and interestingly use the color anthracite in the interior?

Man, considering himself the master of the planet, unfortunately, has already exterminated a large number of animals from the face of the Earth. The threat of extinction looms over the largest cats - tigers. These are large mammals of the cat family, and although they themselves are predators, there are not so many of them left on Earth

So, what do you need to know about the Olekma River? The article will consider interesting facts about the reservoir, as well as answer the question why it is worth spending a vacation here. Rafting on the Olekma River will be described, the plan for active recreation and the diet of vacationers will be studied in detail

The ancient Romans, watching how black smoke and fire burst out of the top of the mountain into the sky, believed that before them was the entrance to hell or to the domain of Vulcan, the god of blacksmithing and fire. In honor of him, fire-breathing mountains are still called volcanoes. In this article, we will figure out what the structure of the volcano is and look into its crater

At the end of summer, gardens burst into bloom in August. The variety of varieties and species of this period is so great that the flower beds look like colorful patterned carpets. Many plants are able to please with colors from mid-summer to the end of September, and some - until the very frost

Ants are the most numerous family of insects. However, they are divided into many types. What do ants eat?

There are many beautiful gemstones in the world today, but none of them compare to the huge stone mined in 1905. The world's largest diamond was found in a South African mine near the city of Pretoria

Amur is a unique ecosystem of the Russian Far East. These waters, stretching for several thousand kilometers between Siberia and the steppes, are worthy of a deep and detailed study

Like most moons in the universe, the Moon is made entirely of solid rock. It is lifeless and all covered with scars in the form of numerous craters, indicating a huge number of cosmic collisions at a time when the young solar system had not yet acquired stability and order. The rotation of the Moon around the Earth is one of the key factors in the origin and development of life on our blue globe

In the process of studying the water world, people are faced with the nuances of defining its various elements, sometimes confusing one with the other. We are talking about such subtle concepts as a channel or a strait. What is special about them that distinguishes them from other water formations? Let's figure it out

One of the largest species of ants on our planet is the bulldog ant. It is also the most dangerous. At the time of the bite, this insect injects a portion of poison into the blood of the victim, which can cause severe, rather prolonged pain. Sometimes there is a severe allergic reaction

Among the thousands of plants on the planet, there are those that are called living fossils. These are clubs. They are distributed from the tundra to the tropics. Many types of club mosses are used in official and traditional medicine, in metallurgy and cosmetology, and in animal husbandry. What do these plants look like? What is their life cycle? Why are they useful?

Fieldfare thrushes desperately defend their nests from enemies, "shelling" them with droppings. They are good parents, taking care of their chicks for a long time