nature
Eastern and Western Sayans - mountains of the south of Siberia
In our country, located in several climatic zones, there are several famous mountain ranges. One of them is the Sayan Mountains - mountains that occupy a vast space from Altai to the Baikal region.
What is the smallest tree in the world?
In nature, there are many records associated with trees. For example, in the Redwood National Park (USA, California) grows the tallest tree on the planet - 114-meter sequoia. And what is the smallest tree in the world? A photo, name and description of this plant are in the article.
The largest carp found in Thailand
Once upon a time there was a carp. And it was so tasty that people decided to adapt it for home breeding. Thus, a new breed of fish was created by artificial selection, which received the Greek name carp, which means fruit. Later, carps bred, on the paws of birds their eggs moved from one fresh water reservoir to another, until this fish settled in almost all of Eurasia, capturing even part of North Africa.
Lactarius scrobiculatus, or mushroom yellow lump
"Gruzdev called himself get in the body". So the famous saying goes. But did you know that in the forests there are several different species of mushrooms, united under this common name? And besides the usual ones that are familiar to the Russian heart in the salty and pickled form, there are also parchment, blue, black, aspen, pepper and yellow marmalades. We will talk about the latter in more detail in this article.
Rubber tree - a source of latex and quality wood
Hevea, or rubber tree grows in Indonesia, South America and Malaysia. The plant got such a strange name due to the presence of milky juice, which protrudes from cracks and incisions in the bark.
It is curious, and which birds fly first in the spring?
Which birds fly first in spring? Perhaps the answer to this question may interest both curious adults and curious kids. So who are these birds that can be said to bring spring on their tired wings?
Acantophthalmus Kul is a charming aquarium inhabitant. Content, reproduction, compatibility with other fish
Among aquarists, a fish called acantophthalmus cul is quite popular. To some, she is known by the names of acanthus, pangio and even traffic cop.
Nosach (monkey): description, habitat, photos and interesting facts
Nature has created different types of monkeys, their names are sometimes very unusual and even funny. Take, for example, a species of monkey from the monkey family called nosach, or kahau. The Greek name for the nosy is proboscis, which means trunk.
Saguaro - the largest cactus in the world
Saguaro (scientific name Carnegiea gigantea) is a large, tree-like cactus in the monotypic genus Carnegiea. He is a permanent resident of the Sonoran desert in the US state of Arizona, in the Mexican state of Sonora, in a small part of lower California in the San Felipe desert.
Attraction of Chuvashia - Chavash Varmane National Park
The national park called Chavash Varmane, located in the south of Chuvashia, can rightfully be called the rarest natural complex in which historical and biological monuments of nature are concentrated.
Wagtail: migratory bird or not? Find out for sure!
A small and funny bird wagtail is known to almost everyone. You can see it almost all year round. The range of its habitat is enormous; it has spread almost from the arctic deserts to the Asian ones. It is found even in Iceland and China. By the way, is a wagtail a migratory bird or not?
Domestic cats and cats: photos, breeds
There are a huge number of cat breeds. Owners of such animals are especially fond of their pets. They take them to various exhibitions, trying to emphasize the exclusivity of their pet and its compliance with all breed standards. But there are those owners who are crazy about the simplest, yard cats. It is about this species of animal that will be discussed in our article.
Desert Fox Fenech. Eared desert fox as a pet
This animal is cute and attractive in appearance, like all foxes. Despite the fact that they are predators, one cannot help but be touched by their fluffiness, cute pointed muzzles, soft habits.
Semi-precious stones: tourmaline
This article talks about such a stone as tourmaline, its varieties, as well as numerous beneficial properties.
The blue foot is an edible mushroom. Description, photo of the blue pinches
With the onset of heat, many residents of stuffy cities go out to the forests for mushroom hunting. This not only helps them relax in nature, but also provides tasty and healthy natural food. In order not to get poisoned, you need to know which mushrooms you can pick. Some of them are similar to poisonous, others are conditionally edible. But there are also mushrooms that are very loved by many people for their ease of preparation and pleasant taste. One of them is the bruise.
List of birds of prey. Description and features of life
Birds of prey are amazing creatures that inhabit our planet. Many of them play an important role, they are a kind of orderlies.
What is the thermohaline circulation of the oceans?
The oceans - this is a single system that has its own biological, chemical and physical features, due to the change in which the ocean "lives" in one direction or another, is circulating.
Brazilian luminous shark: photo, description, size, reproduction
The Brazilian luminous shark is a unique deep-sea animal. Not only that, such a miniature cartilaginous fish parasitizes on large inhabitants of the oceans, moreover, its body has the ability to luminescence. What else is known about this unusual creature?
What is the significance of birds in nature and human life? Endangered species
Coming to the forest or getting out to the river, we enjoy the sounds of nature, which for the most part are created by birds. They can sing, scream, whistle, hiss, without their various voices these places would not seem so attractive to us. But what else is the significance of birds in nature and human life? How do neighborhoods affect people?
Peony Primavera: care features and description of the plant
Growing flowers is a very exciting experience. With the help of plants, you can decorate any flowerbed and garden plot, for this they use mainly perennial varieties, among which peonies occupy a special place. These flowers grow in the form of a large bush and can reach 1 meter in height.
The most common taiga plants
Taiga is the largest forest on Earth, which provides humanity not only with food and wood, but also with oxygen. Taiga plants are not very diverse, as not everyone can survive in this harsh climate.
Mushroom "fingers of the devil": a description of where interesting facts grow
And you can’t believe your eyes anymore, because everything that happens seems like a movie from science fiction. Because just on the ground lay a tuber, a bit like a potato, and after a moment red fleshy tentacles laid out from it lay on the grass.
Plant leaf shape
The forms of leaves, flowers and roots of plants are very diverse. Today we will talk about one of the main organs of all green plants. This is a leaf. It is located on the stem, occupies a lateral position on it. The shape of the leaves varies greatly, as does their size.
What is ball lightning? How to behave when it appears?
Although so far no one can say with certainty what ball lightning is, how to behave when it appears, little is known. According to the main version, this is an object that was formed due to accidentally connected particles of carbon. It has a large surface area and low density, which allows it to move and save energy for a long time.
What is magma: definition. What is magma and lava
"Mash, or thick ointment" (in Greek), it is a liquid molten hot rock of silicate nature. This is what magma is. It occurs in the earth's crust, in the upper mantle, at great depths. And when it cools down, it forms characteristic rocks.
What is the smallest animal in the world?
The smallest animal in the world - what is it? In order to answer this question in more detail, it is necessary to understand which representative group of animals will be discussed. The taxonomy and classification of living organisms on Earth is a loose concept: among mammals there are babies, and among insects, reptiles, amphibians and fish, there are
What does a skunk smell like? What does the smell look like? How to get rid of it?
What does a skunk smell like? This question was asked by many. We will try to figure out what are the peculiarities of the smell of this animal and how to get rid of the consequences of meeting with a skunk.
Why is there never a thunderstorm in winter?
People have always paid great attention to thunderstorms. It was they who were associated with most of the prevailing mythological images, guesses were built around their appearance. Science has figured this out relatively recently - in the 18th century. Many people are still tormented by the question: why is there no thunderstorm in winter?
Common tongue - hummingbird insect
Characteristics and features of the common lingual. Where are these butterflies common and what affects their numbers. Interesting facts about hawthorn.
Rivers of Smolensk region: list, description
Description of the rivers of Smolensk region, their location, historical names. What rivers are considered major in the Smolensk region? What are the tributaries of the Dnieper and what functional significance are the water resources of the region? All the most interesting about the river network of the Smolensk region is discussed below.
When does spring start over the sun? How in ancient times was this date determined and marked?
Spring for man is the most important time of the year. In antiquity, having missed the planting dates, he risked starvation in winter, so the beginning of spring is celebrated among all peoples. How did people learn to determine the day of the equinox? What holidays are associated with it among different nations?
Steppe reserves of Russia: list
In the modern world, we very often forget about the nature around us, more and more breaking away from it every year. Cities are growing, new freeways are being built, displacing natural and beautiful landscapes from our lives. The role of conservation of natural flora and fauna was taken by special territories - reserves. In our country, more than a hundred protected areas have been created, and the steppe reserves of Russia occupy an important place in this system.
What is a meerkat? Meerkats: description, photo
So who is the meerkat? This is a very charismatic and affectionate animal, which can be a ruthless killer and a brave defender. This is a wonderful educator and caring nanny. This is a predator who loves to enjoy a delicious fruit or spine. This is a wild animal that is easily accustomed to live at home. The meerkat is able to be friends, love, take care of the neighbor, and the person has something to learn from him.
An inconspicuous resident of the fields - steppe harrier
These small birds of the order Falconiformes are now rarely found in the vastness of our homeland. Steppe lun - the so-called endangered bird species, which is nevertheless worthy of close study. Let's look at how it differs from relatives, why the population is decreasing.
Who is stronger - a wolf or a lynx? Interesting facts about lynxes and wolves
Who is stronger - a wolf or a lynx? This question is not easy to answer. That one, that the other - predators. And quite serious. But even if they do, they try to avoid each other. However, anything happens in nature, and sometimes these two harsh predators converge.
"Belogorye" reserve. State Nature Reserve "Belogorye" (Belgorod Region)
The Forest on Vorskla site is located in the south-west of the Belgorod region. This is a nature reserve created to protect the 100-year-old oak forest, as well as the most valuable 300-year-old oak forests. Its territory is limited by rivers - from the east and south - Vorskla, from the west - Gotney. There are villages along the borders of the reserve.
Hikama - what is it? Description, properties, culinary application
Hikama is a rather exotic product for domestic latitudes. The root crop is widespread in South America and is widely used in the preparation of a wide variety of dishes. Hikama is highly regarded as a proponent of a healthy lifestyle and diet.
Answers to the question of where the grasshopper has ears for kids and adults
Not every adult knows where the grasshopper has ears. Meanwhile, this fact is incredibly surprising. Anyone who is interested in where the grasshopper's ears are located will find the answer to this question in this article.
Rainbow is the smile of heaven
Rainbow is one of the most amazing and beautiful natural phenomena. Since time immemorial, a timid smile of man’s heaven has attracted and helped him to believe in miracles, in fairy tales, in dreams.
Red Book of Russia replenished again?
Each year, for various reasons, several species of plants and animals disappear on the planet, as a result of which the flora and fauna of the Earth is becoming poorer. So that the ecosystem is not broken completely, the so-called Red Books are being maintained in all countries.
Nile crocodile: description, features and interesting facts. Nile crocodile in St. Petersburg
A miracle happened in St. Petersburg on January 18: local residents learned that a guest from Egypt lives next to them, namely, the Nile crocodile. This animal is very revered in its natural habitat - in Africa. They found a Nile crocodile in the basement of a house on the territory of Peterhof, after which nothing was known about the fate of the reptile.
Miracle of nature - stone tree
What is a stone tree? There are two plants called a stone tree: boxwood and southern frame.
Plant classification
The first timid attempts to classify plants were based only on the external similarity of the studied materials. That is why very often their results were erroneous. However, deeper studying plant samples, scientists received ever new facts that significantly advanced the study of the plant world.
How much an elephant calf weighs at birth: interesting facts about elephants, approximate monthly weight
Calculating the exact weight of an elephant is very difficult, because it depends on many factors. In fact, there are no two identical elephants, because they all have different heights, weights, and tusks. But still, how much does a newborn baby elephant weigh?
Lama Lake: description and features
Lake Lama, the photo of which is in this article, is the most beautiful and famous freshwater reservoir of Taimyr. He is considered one of the Russian miracles. The history of the lake, shrouded in many legends, begins about a hundred million years ago.
Black fox: photo, description. Black fox in nature and at home
In this article you will learn about what is a black fox, about its habitats in the natural environment, about food, breeding and taming at home.
The depths of the Black Sea What secrets are kept in it?
The Black Sea washes the shores of several powers. Even in ancient times, trade routes of different peoples passed through it. The depths of the Black Sea engulfed many ships that were shipwrecked, obviously this is one of the reasons that gave it such a dark name.
Lake Louise, Canada: description, photos, attractions
This natural wonder is located in Canada, in the amazing Banff National Park. This fabulous corner is famous for its picturesque places, a variety of vegetation and animals, excellent ski slopes and a well-developed tourist infrastructure. Lake Louise in Canada attracts the attention of many travelers and nature lovers.
What does a titmouse eat in summer and winter?
Titmouse is known and loved by many. She is a famous character in folk tales, fables and tales of nature.
Grass bear ears: application, properties and recipes
The healing properties of bearberry, which people have long called bear ears, are used not only in folk medicine, but also in traditional medicine. This plant is used for a number of diseases, and it acts very gently and at the same time is effective.
