Civilization vs. the Forests
Humanity continues to destroy the planet’s forests faster than they can recover
Nature
5 Fascinating Facts About Snowflakes
Hidden Geometry and Secret Life
Ala-Archa: UFOs and All Seasons
A Journey Through the Mountains of Kyrgyzstan
Fungi: Masters of Survival
Fungi: survival experts that even radiation can’t stop
Through the Lens: A July Meadow
The riot of a meadow in July is an astonishing sight. Photographers and travelers often chase a mythical bluebird, not noticing the beauty raging right beside them
In the Land of Deer
European red deer found in central Russia carry a rare, heritage gene pool
Lake Manych: A Hive of Activity
Manych’s beauty is called harsh, yet every spring the lake comes alive, turning into a bustling bird bazaar
We Know Almost Nothing About the Ocean
Scientists Have Observed Only 0.001% of the Ocean Floor
The King of Fishers
The common kingfisher is one of the most unusual and beautiful birds in our area. Known in folk tradition as “the iron bird,” it figures in many beliefs and legends
