Nature 2024, November

Those who are interested in wildlife in general and snakes in particular will probably be interested to know how a boa constrictor differs from a python. These snakes are often confused, but not only a narrow specialist - a serpentologist - will be able to learn to distinguish them from each other. Despite a large number of similarities, there are many well-defined differences

The shellfish owes its name, reminiscent of a Russian-speaking person the name of a well-known cereal, to a slightly less prosaic concept. Its origin is associated with the peculiarity of the inner surface and the English word perl - pearl. Mother-of-pearl covers two valves in the clam shell from the inside. The chemical composition of the substance and appearance are really similar to pearl

The pearl of this magnificent sunny land is an amazing nature reserve, which is a specially protected area and a unique place not only in Kazakhstan, but throughout Central Asia. This is one of two Kazakh reserves included in the UNESCO heritage list (Saryarka site - lakes and steppes of Northern Kazakhstan)

Pike prey on other fish. They don't have any special preferences. Kindred can also be victims or prey, especially if they are smaller and weaker. Many are sure that when a pike changes its teeth, it does not hunt or be caught. This is not true at all. The Predator does not lose all of her "murder weapons" at once. The change happens gradually. Accordingly, the fish is looking for prey, and itself falls on the hook

Linda is one of the tributaries of the legendary Volga. This is a river with an unusual and beautiful name, rich in ichthyofauna and incredibly picturesque banks. We will tell you about the hydrological regime, nutritional characteristics, the nature of the channel, the flora and fauna of this watercourse in this article

The considerable extent of Russia has made possible the existence of a large number of natural and landscape zones on the territory of the country. If the lifeless arctic desert dominates in the far north, where a small number of herbaceous plants appear and quickly bloom only during the short polar summer, then the southern territories lie in the subtropical zone. This is the Black Sea coast south of Tuapse. Palm trees grow here, and the average minimum of January temperatures is positive

Not all people are attracted to venomous snakes, and few people are engaged in breeding them at home. There are among lovers of this type of reptiles those who keep keffiy in the house. It is impossible to deny the popularity of keffis - snakes that are part of the pit vipers (subfamily). Today, there are several species of these animals, popular among herpetologists, snake catchers, fakirs and charmers. Each variety is interesting and attractive in its own way

The name "wrasse" is due to the structure: the fish has a large mouth with massive lips. And the fish is called “greenfish” because of the scales, shimmering with all warm shades of green. Our article will tell about this fish

Who lives at the bottom of the ocean is known: fish, mollusks, sea worms, crustaceans and other representatives of the fauna characteristic of shallow water. But only the conditions of existence at depth are very different from the conditions of the continental shelf and the upper layers of the ocean. Therefore, the inhabitants of the depths developed protective mechanisms, thanks to which their existence became possible

How many legs does a cockroach have? What is the structure of its limbs? What makes these insects able to move quickly even on vertical and smooth surfaces? And can cockroaches grow new legs? In addition to answering all these interesting questions, in our article you will find a detailed description of the cockroach, including the internal structure and external features of the insect

Our smaller brothers are superior to us in some way. Surprisingly, science knows many facts when animals saved people. Stories of incredible feats performed by our four-legged, feathered and waterfowl neighbors on the planet are simply amazing

The silver spider is a small but poisonous spider that lives in the aquatic environment. Most arachnids live on land, this species is an exception

Many people think that these exotic fruits grow on a palm tree. In fact, they do not grow at all on a tree or on a shrub, but on the ground. We are talking about an amazing tropical fruit, the taste of which is familiar to everyone. This is pineapple, which is one of the most common among exotic fruits. Its taste is familiar to many

I really want the reader to have a good attitude towards the entire mosquito genus, which includes, among other things, the centipede mosquito. After all, out of thirty-two mosquito families, only four have blood-sucking species. They formed such a bad name about mosquitoes

Spreading beautiful wings, the peacock butterfly flutters and circles in search of marriage partners over beautiful flowers. She not only pleases the whole world with her beauty, she inspires poets with her amazing transformation

The puffin bird is a representative of birds, distinguished by its small size and interesting coloration, which makes it look like a penguin. It has black and white plumage, red paws and a colorful triangular beak. Due to their funny appearance, puffins are often called "sea parrots" or "sea clowns"

Sacred myna - a bird from the order of passerines, belonging to the genus of starlings. There are 7 subspecies of lanes. People's interest in this bird has always been increased also because the lane can be tamed and kept at home. Looking at the photo of the sacred myna, you can see yellow leather spots on her cheeks, an expressive curved beak and black plumage with tints

Among these marine inhabitants there are truly formidable and dangerous. Some species of sharks pose a deadly threat to unwary surfers, scuba divers and divers. Our article will tell you about the most dangerous types of sharks, descriptions and photos will help you get the most complete picture of these predatory inhabitants of the deep sea

Yellowfish or Elopichthys bambusa is a very swift and strong predator that belongs to the carp family and is considered its largest representative. Distributed in the waters of the Amur, in eastern China, in the Ussuri and Sungari rivers, in Lake Khanka. The yellow-cheeked fish is considered to be quite valuable fish and a real success for amateur anglers. The number of its population has decreased significantly, the species is listed in the Red Book of Russia and is under the threat of extinction

Our article will tell you about what is interesting about the Paraguayan anaconda, how these creatures live in the wild, what difficulties their maintenance involves. This is not an option for an inexperienced breeder to start with. But you can still create conditions for the anaconda

This animal is primarily remarkable for the presence of three horns on its muzzle, for which it was called three-horned or horned. Like all Kindred, he has a certain talent for disguise. The Jackson chameleon is interesting to watch, it does not require complex care. These reptiles breed well in a terrarium

Screech, or vyaziga is a chord in sturgeons. It is located along the spine, is a long dense cord of soft vesicular cell tissue, covered with a connecting layer with cartilage included in it. What is a screech is now more or less clear. I wonder what kind of fish it is found in?

Pulp is called gruel from crushed berries, which also includes juice, fruit peel, seeds, etc. This pulp is considered the product of the initial stage of home winemaking. It seems to be clear what the pulp is. What is it for?

The largest fly on the planet is the species Gauromydas heros, belonging to the family Mydinae of the Diptera order. The habitat of this insect is the forests of North America. The Russian name Gauromydas heros is a fighter fly. The species has a neotropical distribution (Brazil, Bolivia, Paraguay)

Russian speech allows you to interpret the word "language" in different ways - this is both an organ and the ability to verbally transmit information. Despite the silence of the inhabitants of the waters, which has become a household word, the question of whether fish have a language can be answered in the affirmative three times, and each "yes" will correspond to a separate concept from the life of these animals

Our article will help wildlife lovers expand their horizons. We will talk about how, why and at what speed the jaguar moves in its natural habitat, who it hunts. This animal is one of the fastest inhabitants of the Earth. How fast can a jaguar run?

This article will tell about the speed that a bear can develop when running. Some data known to science about the origin, habitats, lifestyle and behavior of this beast are also given

Rice is one of the most important plants for humans. It is the second most popular crop after wheat. This plant has been cultivated for thousands of years. Historians estimate that it was domesticated in China 13,000 years ago

Until recently, this amazing natural reservoir was of considerable interest. It was popular with tourists and was considered one of the most beautiful lakes in the Altai Republic, until this terrible natural disaster happened: the lake ceased to exist

Many people are genuinely horrified by these dangerous predators. However, not everyone knows that a wolf in nature rarely attacks a person. These ferocious predators prefer to stay away from people, they are used to living their lives, the main meaning of which is hunting

There is no such bird of prey in the entire territory of southern Africa, which, in terms of strength and courage, could yield to the martial eagle (Polemaetus bellicosus), belonging to the hawk family

In the era of digital technologies with satellite navigation, knowing the landmarks on the ground to determine the cardinal points is no longer so relevant. However, situations are different. Knowing the basics of orienteering can come in handy. If you remember which side the moss grows from, then you can confidently find the right direction

A small animal with an interesting name, hazel dormouse, belongs to a large detachment of rodents. It is found in almost all European countries with the exception of Spain

Unfortunately, one can see less and less untouched places even in the Middle Urals. But today we still have a unique opportunity to do this in the Basegi Reserve, which is located in the Perm Territory. It was created to preserve a huge array of Middle Ural spruce and fir forests, which are located in the foothills of the Basegi ridge

The gray or Carolina squirrel has a traditional habitat in the east of North America, as well as in Canada. Now it actively breeds in Europe, where it was brought back in the 19th century, where the animal develops the territory of Britain

The pink-red hat of the fly agaric flaunts temptingly on the domain of the forest. This attracts the eye of a person, despite the fact that even children know about the toxicity of the fungus. But the name speaks for itself

This is an unusual pet that is a favorite of many terrorists. Spotted (leopard) eublefar - one of the representatives of a large family of geckos

What is a population in terms of biology? Scientists give the following definition: this is a certain number of individuals living in the same territory, having a genetic commonality and the ability to reproduce

From other representatives of cat lions differ in that they form prides, peculiar social groups. They usually consist of 5-18 females, which are close relatives, lion cubs (their offspring) and several males, among which there is one leader. A pride of lions has its own territory, which it protects from other groups and solitary predators

There is a unique place in the Novosibirsk region - the Berdsky rocks. The locals nicknamed them "St. John's wort". The origin of such a name is not known for certain, one can only assume that the animals that lived in this place often crashed, falling from steep slopes