The Redwing, named after its carmine wings, is the smallest thrush in Kazakhstan. A social nomad, this berry-loving bird visits only in winter, with only a few breeding pairs staying throughout the year. Description Adult redwings in breeding plumage are…
There are more than 30 recognized subspecies of Eurasian jays, and their exact color patterns and plumage can vary widely across their geographic range. It is one of the most colorful members of the bird family, and due to its…
The glossy ibis (scientific name “Plegadis falcinellus”) is a bird from the order of storks that belongs to the ibis family. This species is listed in the Red Book as an entire population on the verge of extinction. Characteristics The…
Saiga is an animal – an antelope with an unusual appearance. His nose resembles a short trunk. The animal is unique in that it lived in the era of mammoths, about 50-70 thousand years ago, and we can see the…
A huge part of Africa’s natural resources are under the surface of the African continent. In 2019, almost 1 billion tons of minerals worth $406 billion were mined on the continent. According to the United Nations, Africa contains about 30…
Transparent glass-skinned animals are found throughout the world, from frogs to fish and butterflies, and most often use their translucent skin as a defense against predators. You’ve probably heard a lot about the ability of some animals to blend in…
The name “glass frog” comes from the white translucent skin on the abdomen, where the frog’s beating heart and other organs are visible. Elsewhere, its skin is usually pale green with small yellow suckers on its fingers and toes. Glass…
The king penguin is the second largest penguin on the planet. In fact, this bird got its common name from the belief that it was the largest of all penguins – which was refuted in 1884 when its close relative,…
The name reindeer comes from its habitat, i.e. from the word “northern”. There is also another alternative name for the animal – caribou. Wild reindeer can still be found in the wild despite habitat loss and constant climate change. Reindeer…
The natural zone of the tundra is the habitat of many plants. Under harsh conditions, tundra plants tend to be small and grow very close to the ground. This protects them from the strong winds and low temperatures of the…
The nature of the tundra is unique, as are the animals of the tundra that live there. Despite the harsh conditions, you can meet a great variety of a wide variety of animals there. They were able to adapt to…
To address issues related to the conservation of biodiversity, a natural biosphere reserve has been created. These unique areas provide a special environment for both people and nature and are living examples of how people and nature can coexist while…
In order to preserve and restore various species of waterfowl and near-water birds, the Astrakhan Reserve was created in 1919. The designation as a biosphere reserve was adopted in 1984 on the basis of the Resolution of the Bureau of…
The full name of the reserve is the Kh. G. Shaposhnikov Caucasian State Natural Biosphere Reserve. This is the largest and oldest protected natural area in the North Caucasus. The Caucasus Reserve has received international recognition as a standard of…
When air, water and soil are contaminated with radioactive substances, this has an extremely negative impact on the environment. What methods of dealing with radioactive contamination are used? Living organisms in affected areas exposed to high doses of radiation may…
Despite the uniqueness of Russian nature, Russian national parks are a new phenomenon here: they began to be created only in the 1980s. Now there are 46 national parks in the country and their number is growing every year. Reserves…
Nearly 4 billion hectares of the earth’s surface is occupied by natural forest resources that are protected and used by people. The world’s forest resources account for approximately 30% of the total area of the planet. Forests are the repository…
Natural resources are materials created in nature, with their own types and classes, which are used and suitable for human use. These include natural substances (eg soil, water) and energy sources (eg coal, gas) that serve to satisfy human needs…
How to have an eco-party to celebrate a birthday? Organizing a green birthday party may seem like an impossible task, but there are actually many eco-friendly options that can suit you. The following tips will help you organize the best…
Putting real fur down a runway in 2019 is almost guaranteed to cause some backlash. After the ’90s saw a wave of animal activists calling real fur immoral, with Naomi C. and Cindy Craw. posing nude for PETA for its “I’d…
Eco Fashion is a relativaely new word and style that has recently come to our attention over the last few years and is getting more popular by the day. 10 times more energy is needed to produce a ton of…
