Nature

The cold waters of the Arctic Ocean still hold many secrets. Its bottom has not yet been thoroughly explored, but in general terms, scientists know a lot of interesting facts about it. Due to the harsh climate, it is partially ice-bound, and icebergs breaking off ice masses complicate the already difficult navigation in these parts. … Read more

It’s not easy to live in a cold climate, but the reindeer has adapted well to it. In the course of evolutionary processes, this animal has learned to endure low temperatures, feed on sparse vegetation and successfully escape from predators. The reindeer is one of the few species that thrive in the subarctic zone, and … Read more

The aspen tree is very important for industry, and for the environment too. It grows in a very wide area, and perfectly adapts to a variety of conditions of existence. At the same time, old aspens sometimes reach truly impressive sizes, growing taller than most of the surrounding trees. Interesting facts about the aspen Botanically, … Read more

The bizarre creatures of the platypus are actually a relic form of life that survived in Australia due to the isolation of this mainland from the rest of the world. Scientists are still scratching their heads how they managed to go through so many eras, because on other continents all related species have long since … Read more

Among all the deserts of the Earth, one of the most interesting and famous is the Atacama, located mainly on the territory of the Republic of Chile. These are arid and practically barren lands, but people have learned to survive here, in an area without rain and greenery, although it is unlikely that it was … Read more

The fruits of the lemon tree, in fact, the lemons themselves, are actively used in cooking in most countries. They are used in both cold and hot dishes, not to mention countless drinks and desserts. A bright taste that cannot be confused with anything else is to the taste of many people, and there are … Read more

What would the world be like without cows, more precisely, what would happen if people had not tamed them back in immemorial times? A number of industries have largely depended on these animals for many centuries. Cows provide milk, meat, hides, and in some cases everything else is used, including manure, horns and hooves. Perhaps … Read more

One of Africa’s largest rivers, the Niger is of vital importance to hundreds of millions of people. Perhaps it is no less important than the mighty Nile, which rolls its waters in another part of this continent. Nevertheless, only Niger saves the already arid lands of West Africa from final drying up and turning into … Read more

The snow avalanches coming down from the mountain slopes are a terrible, unstoppable force that can sweep away everything in its path. In some countries they are a real threat to be reckoned with. The problem is compounded by the fact that escaping an avalanche is almost impossible if someone is so unfortunate to be … Read more

Sea turtles are the largest representatives of these amazing creatures, chained in strong bone shells. They live in a variety of seas and oceans, earn their livelihood in different ways, but they all suffer equally from human activity. Despite the fact that in many countries these animals are protected by law, they are still aggressively … Read more