nature
Curious undersea world: Nature is amazing
While we have lots of amazing animals around us, the most amazing and curious animals still live underwater. Specific undersea conditions make animals adapt, so they can become very much different from what we are used to.
Kate Yakimchuk wildlife Animals 20 November 2023
Curious mycelium facts: Nature is amazing
When talking about mushrooms, you can't help but mention mycelium - a huge underground net that connects mushrooms into one organism. Scientists haven't discovered everything about mycelium yet, but even the facts that we already know are quite surprising.
Kate Yakimchuk mushrooms plants gardening Garden 20 November 2023
Saving polar bears effectively: A new study
Researchers are conducting a study to improve the detection of polar bear dens in the Arctic. The dens, which are carefully hidden under the snow, are quite difficult to locate.
Kate Yakimchuk research bears protection wildlife Animals 19 November 2023
Bear hibernation: Nature is amazing
Not only reptiles, but also some animals use hibernation as their perfect way to survive winter. Bears, huge and fierce animals, also do this - they prepare for winter and spend a few cold months sleeping.
Kate Yakimchuk bears wildlife Animals 19 November 2023
Horses used to have more toes: A new study on horses' evolution
Evolution changes the world constantly, carefully selecting the most useful and effective combinations. Lots of animals used to look completely or partially different from their modern version, including horses.
Kate Yakimchuk research horses evolution Animals 18 November 2023
Bees: Interesting Facts
Scientists have found that honey bees understand arithmetic—they can be taught to add and subtract, Science Advances reports.
Diana Dashkevich bees facts Animals 15 November 2023
Swan myths: Learn more about nature
Swans tend to be one of the most beautiful wild birds that represent love, devotion, and purity. While these amazing birds have lots of great features, they are also surrounded by various myths coming from legends and cartoons.
Kate Yakimchuk birds wildlife myths Animals 15 November 2023
How garden plants heal themselves: Nature is amazing
Garden plants can sometimes be damaged by weather, pests, or other things, but it doesn't always mean that this plant is going to die. Most plants can heal themselves - they have special adaptations that can help them protect and heal their wounds.
Kate Yakimchuk plants Garden 13 November 2023
How birds feed their chicks: Nature is amazing
Birds can be great parents, so they take good care of their chicks - they feed and protect them. But how do they manage to feed their chicks in their nests without even having hands?
Kate Yakimchuk birds parenting feeding Animals 13 November 2023
Plant communication: Nature is amazing
Plants seem to be still and lifeless, but they aren't - some plants can actually communicate with other plants! While plant communication is different from animal communication, it still exists, so plants can share important information.
Kate Yakimchuk flowers plants communication Garden 13 November 2023
Subtle plant movements: Nature is amazing
Plants are often seen as things that can't move, but can they? In fact, most plants are not that still - they can move slightly to catch more sunlight or even water.
Kate Yakimchuk plants gardening flowers Garden 11 November 2023
Cows are actually smart: Nature is amazing
From many domestic animals, cows might be one of the smartest - their cognitive abilities are quite surprising! They can understand and remember quite a lot of things, and their social and parental behaviors are also amazing.
Kate Yakimchuk cows intelligence brain Animals 11 November 2023
Why orchids look so unusual: Nature is amazing
Orchids are beautiful and expensive flowers that have a surprising number of varieties. One of the most unsuual things about them is their diversity of shapes and colors - they can look so different!
Kate Yakimchuk flowers orchids plants adaptation Garden 11 November 2023
Animals that don't sleep much: Nature is amazing
While some animals like cats and sloths can sleep for many hours daily, some animals sleep quite a little. It's quite surprising, because they've adapted to feel fine and stay energetic while having so little rest.
Kate Yakimchuk sleep adaptation Animals 11 November 2023
Surprising plant adaptations: Nature is amazing
Not only animals, but also plants can adapt to different weather and climate conditions to survive. Sometimes these adaptations can be quite impressive and surprising.
Kate Yakimchuk plants gardening adaptation Garden 10 November 2023
Professionals working with dangerous animals: How do people get this profession?
Lots of kids dream of becoming naturalists or specialists who work with dangerous animals, but not everyone knows how to actually start working there. If you love wildlife and animals and want to help them, then there are plenty of things you should do and learn in advance.
Kate Yakimchuk wildlife professionals Animals 10 November 2023
Not just their size: Differences of horses and ponies
Almost everyone at this point understands that horses and ponies are different animals. Meanwhile, lots of people still think that it's only size that differs them, and it's simply not true.
Kate Yakimchuk horses Animals 7 November 2023
Tree gum: Gardening insights
Have you ever noticed your garden trees producing gum? While some new gardeners may think that it's a sign of some plant illness, it's not - and it's actually a good thing!
Kate Yakimchuk trees gardening Garden 31 October 2023
Foliar feeding is great: Gardening tips
Most gardeners are used to feeding their plants by mixing fertilizers with water or soil - but that's not the only option you can use! For instance, many plants would benefit from foliar feeding - this method actually has lots of advantages.
Kate Yakimchuk gardening plants tips Garden 30 October 2023
Wild trees are different: Nature is amazing
You can find many fruit trees growing in wild nature freely, but they tend to be different from the trees in your garden. In many cases, wild trees and garden trees are quite different - not only because of their location, but also size, fruits, and health.
Kate Yakimchuk wildlife trees plants Garden 28 October 2023