Animals of the Red Book of the Tambov region are 295 rare or endangered representatives of the world of fauna. Let's talk about them in more detail 2024
In the Arctic, as you know, there is nothing special to profit from. But musk oxen, like all cattle, are herbivores. Their diet is based on certain herbs, for example, sedge or willow 2024
Hybrids of lions and tigers are called by the simple word "ligers". Currently, such cats are the largest in the world, as they easily reach a height of 3 meters. Outwardly, this animal looks like a giant lion with stripes blurred all over the body. Let's talk about ligers in more detail 2024
These big cats have inspired all mankind respect for themselves since ancient times, subduing our imagination. Did you recognize them? Of course, these are African lions. We honor these animals, endow them with the best human qualities: courage, nobility, loy alty and power. But folklore is folklore, and do not forget that lions are dangerous predatory cats capable of anything for profit. How do they behave in the wild? Let's find out 2024
The fauna of water bodies is divided into two main groups according to their habitat. The first is zooplankton, and the second is benthos. Zooplankton lives directly in the water column, and benthos inhabits the bottom of the reservoir. Separate groups form organisms that live on certain objects, underwater plants, as well as fish. So, plants and animals of reservoirs - what are they? 2024
What is Belovezhskaya Pushcha? First of all, it is the largest remnant of the primeval relict forest on the flat terrain. In its more or less original form, it has been preserved only as a large massif on the territory of the Belovezhskaya region, which, in turn, is located on the lands of Poland and Belarus 2024
Snakes, the characteristics of which are given in the framework of this article, without exception, are predators in nature. You will not find a single herbivorous species among them. The menu of these reptiles is quite diverse: they eat almost everything that moves. But even among snakes there are gourmets who prefer … other snakes! You heard right: snakes eating snakes are not an exception, but a pattern 2024
The king of swamps, ponds and overgrown lakes is commonly called crucian. This is a very common fish in our country. Scientists have described so far only two main types of crucians - gold (red) and silver (white), as well as one artificially bred - goldfish. From this article you will learn what crucian eats, what it looks like and where it lives 2024
Aspid - what or who? According to biblical legend, this is a terrible and poisonous serpent with horns, with white and black sand-colored spots scattered on the skin. He was represented in the imagination of people as a winged dragon with two paws and a bird's beak. According to legend, this monster allegedly devastated the surroundings, destroying livestock and people. So, the asp - who is it really: the biblical serpent-tyrant or the real reptile living on our planet? Let's find out 2024
Russian Christmas time is a period of time usually dedicated to the so-called winter solstice. Usually they open the national solar year. Currently, Christmas time is celebrated throughout Russia and, as a rule, is considered a youth holiday. The favorite entertainment of young people during this period is carols and various fortune-telling. But how did young people in Russia spend their holy days? Let's talk about all this in more detail 2024
From time immemorial, these smart, dexterous and, of course, cunning animals have been and continue to be a serious problem for all mankind. In the Middle Ages, they were generally a natural disaster! Who are they? Of course, rats. In the house, in the garden and in warehouses, these creatures cause serious damage to food and the economy, creating big problems for us 2024
What are blizzards, we know firsthand. Probably, each of us had a chance to get into a strong snowstorm in the winter. But it is one thing to feel a blizzard, and quite another to have a whole base of knowledge dedicated to this natural weather phenomenon. So, what are blizzards from the point of view of the concepts of meteorology and the Russian language? Let's take a closer look at the intricacies of this beautiful, but at the same time dangerous natural phenomenon 2024
The Chinese call this natural phenomenon the "Ring of Iron Winds", while South Americans and Europeans call it a typhoon. The air in this case is not intangible and fluid, since it is already a rather solid matter that strikes like military shells! So, in this article, we will learn what a typhoon is and how it is formed 2024
From century to century, man directly or indirectly influenced nature, changing its appearance in every possible way. Naturally, following the changes in the conditions of existence, the animal world, in particular birds, also underwent metamorphoses 2024
Fish are a superclass of aquatic vertebrates. They are characterized by gill breathing. These creatures play a critical role in many aquatic ecosystems and are of great economic importance to humans. They are distributed in both fresh and s alt waters; both in mountain streams and in deep ocean trenches. This is their brief description. As you may have guessed, in this article we will tell you about famous fish: you will find out what they eat and which fish eat which 2024
From time to time we hear the weather forecast for 1-2 days ahead. In this regard, in winter, we sometimes have to deal with such concepts as “icy ice” and “sleet”. Have you ever wondered what ice and sleet are? Many people believe that they are one and the same. Not! These are two completely different concepts! Do you know how to behave during icy and icy conditions, so as not to slip and not get serious injuries? Let's dot the "and" 2024
Our country is rich not only in its minerals, but also in the diversity of living beings leading aquatic or semi-aquatic lifestyles. One of the brightest representatives is the beaver. These hardworking animals spend the lion's share of their time in the aquatic environment, inhabiting streams, rivers, lakes. Let's find out why a beaver needs a dam, how he builds it, and what kind of life these animals lead in general 2024
In Russia, museums where you can see the bones of giant ancient pangolins are available in many large cities. If you want to immerse yourself in the era of dinosaurs, then by all means visit one of these establishments, for example, in the capital of our country. Dinosaurs in the museums of Moscow, of course, are not real, but only in the form of skeletons, but this does not make them less interesting and surprising for true connoisseurs of natural science 2024
The article gives definitions of apotheosis and gives examples of the use of this concept in history and art, in particular, the fresco "The Apotheosis of Washington" is briefly described 2024
Do you want to get into the Middle Ages and see with your own eyes how heretics, criminals and other people who were considered enemies of the people by the Inquisition were punished? Then head to the Museum of Medieval Torture. The organizers of such exhibitions have thought of everything: visitors are immersed in the atmosphere of that time 2024
The incredible variety of forms and species of certain fish is the result of their ubiquitous distribution, which influenced the evolutionary development of these creatures. Naturally, in the course of evolution, adaptation to living in extreme and hard-to-reach conditions leaves a peculiar imprint on the external appearance of some fish. The most terrible and amazing of them swim not only in underground caves, but also at great depths. So who are they - deep-sea monster fish? 2024
The black antelope, also known as the African antelope, belongs to the subfamily of the saber-horned antelope. This beautiful and graceful animal has a number of distinctive features that are not characteristic of other types of antelopes. We will talk about these amazing animals, their habitat and unusual facts in this article 2024
Lotus flowers have always attracted the attention of people with their tenderness, purity and nobility, they were especially valued in feng shui, as they symbolized divine insight and wisdom. In the East, this plant occupies a special place in religious rites. There are written sources and monuments of art dedicated to the lotus, and many myths and legends are also invented about it 2024
Kierkegaard Soren - philosopher, thinker, seeker. He tried to understand the purpose of man and the essence of faith, and until the end of his life he was sure that he succeeded 2024
Greece is perhaps the most visited country by tourists from all over the world. It is distinguished by its rich history, amazingly beautiful nature and hospitality. This country is the cradle of all world culture. Her amazing legends about the great deities of Olympus are known to all mankind 2024
What is kurai? Plant or musical instrument? Both of these are true. The umbrella family is united in one word - kurai. But it is also called a musical instrument, which is made from their dried stems 2024
In the life of almost every person there are situations when you have to look for a job. This may be the search for the first job or after leaving the previous job for various reasons. Nevertheless, regardless of the situation, the issue of finding a new place of work remains relevant 2024
Krasnoyarsk is one of the largest and oldest cities in Siberia. It has a very rich past, which is reflected in the museums of the city, its architectural sights, monuments of culture and art. All this deserves the closest attention. There are also other places that visitors will be curious about. About one of them - the Island of Krasnoyarsk Rest - we will tell in this article. let's start 2024
Ilek is the largest river flowing into the Urals with a length of 623 km and a catchment area of 41,300 square kilometers. The channel passes through the territories of Aktobe and Orenbursk regions. The first region belongs to Kazakhstan, and the second - to Russia 2024
It's safe to say that the food business, with the right approach, almost always brings good profits. Entrepreneurs who decide to start their own business in this industry earn quite a lot. For example, Russian sturgeon is a rather expensive and tasty fish that is simply bred at home. Let's talk about this topic in more detail and deal with all the important points 2024