Nature 2024, November

The Atlas bear is a subspecies of the brown bear, but in some cases it is considered a separate species. This species is currently considered extinct. About the Atlas bear and its features will be discussed in this article

The biggest animals on earth are whales. These mammals can reach 35 meters in length and weigh more than 150 tons. Such dimensions allow them to easily conquer any depths and the harshest oceans. However, this raises a well-founded question: how do whales mate? After all, with such proportions of the body, it should be difficult for partners to find a comfortable position for intercourse, especially considering that the whole process takes place in the endless waters of the ocean

Heavy hailstorms, river floods and sudden melting of snow sometimes lead to catastrophic consequences - the deaths of hundreds or even thousands of people, causing significant material damage and destroying infrastructure. This is not the first time the largest floods in the world indicate to a person who is really in charge of the earth

Cattail is a plant familiar to many, as it grows everywhere where there are water bodies. It is often called reeds, and even confused with reeds, although they all differ in appearance. They differ in their useful properties. To understand the difference between them, in particular, between reeds and cattails, consider each plant separately

The mineral topaz is a fairly hard semi-precious stone, distinguished by its glassy luster and mother-of-pearl tint. It has found wide application in jewelry due to its excellent compatibility with gold and other precious metals. In the article you will find a detailed description of the topaz mineral and its main varieties. In addition, you will find out who this stone suits and what magical properties it has

Who are river dolphins? Chinese river dolphin (baiji) - description of the species, habitat, what the animal eats. Species extinction

Even from school biology lessons, we remember how diverse the fauna of our planet is. The fauna of Madagascar stands out against the general background

The Imperial Scorpion is by far the largest. In length, an adult individual reaches an average of 20 cm. Another contender for the role of the main giant, quite a bit inferior to the clear leader, is Heterometrus swammerdami

The Moscow region carefully preserves the unshakable nature of the reserve, whose name is associated with the proximity of the flowing Oka River. Its coastal sand covers limestone and clay for almost the entire territory. Rainwater, passing through the sand, lingers on the clay layers, thereby creating favorable conditions for the nutrition of almost all flora

Fifty kilometers from the capital of the Southern Urals is Lake Tishki, known to many fishermen for the size of its fish. There are crucian carp, carps, fishing conditions are excellent, but fishing is paid, the cost of a ticket is 300 rubles. This lake is for lovers of fishing and wild recreation. It is impossible to convey how romantic the rest in a tent is! However, for fishermen who do not like tents, there is a separate house, which is called the "Fisherman's House"

Reserves of the Perm Territory occupy vast territories. "Basegs" are spread out on the western macroslope of the Main Ural Range. Its main line stretches along the Basegi ridge, which consists of three separate mountain peaks: Northern Baseg, Middle and Southern

Avachinsky Bay is an amazing corner of the Kamchatka Territory, which impresses with its lightness and comfort. The local nature is striking in its pristine beauty and tranquility, which is so lacking in modern man. An ideal place for family holidays, quiet fishing and extreme diving

What is a boulder? Is this material of natural or artificial origin? What does it look like, where is it used? In this article you will find answers to all these questions. In addition, here we will talk about one of the most unusual objects of the Belarusian capital

It is difficult to overestimate the importance of lichens in nature and human life. After all, despite their tiny size, they are the most important element in the Earth's ecosystem. Moreover, over many years of research, people have learned to use lichens in various areas of production

Nature often creates bizarre and unusual living creatures that amaze the imagination with their strange appearance. But the most interesting are animals with a geometrically correct body shape. We offer you to get acquainted with some round animals and learn interesting facts about them

Giraffes are tall but graceful animals. The neck is their calling card. Do you know why the giraffe's neck is so long?

Many millions of years ago there was a giant continent that split into continents and lithospheric plates. The latter will be discussed in this article

The fauna is diverse and inhabited by amazing creatures. One of them is an elephant, whose gigantic size is amazing. Do you know how tall African elephants are?

Crystal clear lakes, protected by the state, always attract a large number of tourists from all over the world. I must say that the rating of the cleanest natural fresh water reservoirs often changes. In our article we will tell you in detail where the cleanest lake in the world is located

There are many champions in the natural world: the fastest animal is the cheetah, which can reach speeds of up to 130 km per hour, that is, it can overtake a car in a short distance; the strongest is the lion, who is not in vain called the king of the African savannas; the loudest blue whale - its cry is heard for 800 km! What animal has the thickest fur? Read about it in the article

Most of the changes in the surrounding landscape are not immediately noticeable. The process of destruction in natural conditions is very slow, but it certainly exists. What does not happen in nature! Over time, literally everything is destroyed, as a result, turning into a completely different state and into other forms. How are stones destroyed and why does this happen? The answers to these questions can be found by reading this article

Mordovia is a republic in the European part of Russia. It is located on a flat area, between the rivers Moksha and Sura. What are the features of the nature of Mordovia? What characterizes its climate, as well as flora and fauna?

From time immemorial, volcanoes have been frightening and attracting people. For centuries they can sleep. An example is the recent history of the Eyjafjallajokull volcano. People cultivate fields on the slopes of fiery mountains, conquer their peaks, build houses. But sooner or later, the fire-breathing mountain will wake up, bring destruction and misfortune

Hearing such a delicious name immediately brings to mind a wonderful cake, but this is not at all the case. Probably, few people have heard of such a plant as a carrot. Therefore, let's find out more about it: where it grows, what it is used for and what properties it has

Of all felines, only lions unite in social groups. The pride consists of 2-18 lionesses and several lions, one of which is necessarily the head of the entire large family. All these individuals are usually close relatives, having their own specific territory

Coniferous trees include almost all their species, the seeds of which ripen in cones. Contrary to popular belief, evergreen conifers grow not only in our latitudes, but also in tropical countries

Mockingbird is a unique bird. It got its name because of the ability to imitate the voices of all animals, birds and even humans. One farmer told how a mockingbird nearly drove his pets crazy

Charysh is the third largest river flowing in the Altai Mountains. It is 547 km long and has a drainage basin of 22.2 km2. Most of this reservoir (60%) is located in the mountains. The Charysh River is a tributary of the Ob

Bison, bison and absolutely incomprehensible bison creatures are at first glance indistinguishable for an ignorant person. One can only speculate about how they even managed to call them differently. However, one has only to start looking for differences, look at several photos in comparison - and you are unlikely to ever make a mistake when determining which of the mighty bulls appeared before your eyes this time. Of course, you won’t be able to become a specialist right away, but it’s easy to show off your erudition in front of other amateurs

If you saw a large beautiful bird with black spots on the throat and a perky tuft on the head, then know that this is a waxwing. It is not named so by chance. In the old Russian language, the word "sviristet" means to whistle, shout loudly. And so is this wonderful bird. She sits on a branch, chirps, and then suddenly surprises everyone with a loud whistle. She doesn't do it out of fear. The bird has long been accustomed to people. She allows them to come very close and admire her beauty

What connects the Amazon of ancient Greek epics with the wild woman of South America? Why do women warriors still capture the imagination? Where today you can meet the Amazon - in the urban jungle or among the rainforests of the river of the same name? Where is the truth and where is the myth?

The elephant is considered to be the largest animal living on land. Its size excites the imagination, since a person is just a short man compared to him. However, even among these animals there are those who are clearly superior to their counterparts in size. So let's go on a little educational walk and find out: how much does the largest elephant in the world weigh? Where does he live? And what curious secrets hides?

Among the huge variety of aquatic inhabitants, there is one interesting little fish that lives in rivers, reservoirs, ditches and swamps. This unpretentious fish is called the minnow, the varieties of which differ both in size and in color

Parrotfish belong to the cichlid family, perch-like order, they come from West Africa, where they live in forest reservoirs. The fish got such a strange name because of the colorful coloring and the peculiarly curved head, which vaguely resembles the head of a parrot. Many of us prefer to keep hybrids obtained by artificial crossing of three species in aquariums

Grey-blue shark is also known as mako, as well as mackerel, bonito. Some call her black-nosed. In addition, this species also has subspecies, such as the great white, Pacific and Atlantic sharks

Norwegians have always forgotten the hardships of city life in the mountains. On weekends or vacations, people definitely run to the peaks. Where else can you enjoy such fresh air? It is here that you can see stunning panoramas from a height of 2000 m above sea level. Norway is famous for its jagged, impregnable elevations and sloping, smooth cliffs. Many residents of the country have their own small cottages in the mountains

The Bashkir bee, or, as many people call it, the Burzyan bee, is largely different from all its relatives. In its genus, it is considered one of the largest, the body of its unusual color for us - there is no pronounced yellow color, and in general it may seem that the insect is dark blue. This article will talk in detail about the Burzyan breed of bees, present its description, photo, character and performance

Chibis has a wide habitat, covering the northwestern part of Africa, the steppe and forest-steppe zone of Eurasia, from the Atlantic to the Pacific Ocean. Only near the B altic Sea and in Western Europe do they lead a sedentary lifestyle, and throughout the rest of the territory the lapwing travels. The bird is known to many, because in nature it is very common and attracts attention with a loud squeaky cry

These very elegant golden-black inhabitants of the deep sea bear the harsh name of the croaker fish because of the peculiar withers, reminiscent of a wild boar. Another fish is called a drummer, grumbler, corvina, meagr, umbrina, melakopiya

The bear is sometimes called the master of the Russian taiga, and this title is fully justified by the bear, since it is the largest predator among mammals. In the warm season, the bear accumulates a supply of fat in order to hibernate in the fall. If this does not happen, then the bear becomes a connecting rod. Bear-rod poses a serious threat to human life