Species, biomes, and conservation stories—from alpine plants to coral reefs. See how life adapts to place.
On most world maps, Lake Baikal looks like a slim blue scar in the middle of Siberia. In reality, this “scar” is a huge lake about 395 miles (636 kilometers) long and surrounded by mountains. It is the deepest and one of the oldest freshwater lakes on Earth. It also holds more freshwater than any […]
If you draw a band across Alaska, Canada, Scandinavia and Siberia, you trace one of Earth’s most important habitats: the taiga. This subarctic forest stores enormous amounts of carbon, shelters hardy wildlife and shapes weather far beyond its borders. For students, it is also one of the “big three” biomes they meet in class: tundra, […]
Imagine looking out of an airplane window as you fly over northern Canada or Siberia. For hundreds of miles (hundreds of kilometers), you see dark green forests, and then suddenly, the trees fade away into a low, open plain. That sharp boundary is where taiga gives way to tundra.Both biomes circle the high latitudes of […]
Bees don’t all live the same length of time. A worker honey bee hatched in July might last only a few weeks, while a “winter bee” lives for months, and a queen can persist for years. Understanding which bee we mean—worker, drone, queen; honey bee, bumblebee, or solitary species—changes the answer and explains why colonies […]
Close your eyes and inhale—the heady scent of fermenting chakvad (must) rising from buried qvevri in sunlit Kakheti. With 525+ indigenous varieties, Georgia isn’t just a wine region—it’s the Cradle of Wine. Main Varietals: Saperavi (ink-black red) and Rkatsiteli (zesty white) anchor Georgia’s terroir alongside hundreds of heirlooms like Kisi, Khikhvi, and Ojaleshi. Overview of […]
Major Georgian wine regions include Kakheti, Kartli, Imereti, Racha-Lechkhumi & Kvemo Svaneti, Adjara, Samegrelo, and Guria—each defined by distinct soils, signature grapes, and centuries-old qvevri winemaking traditions. Georgian Wine Regions are the living tapestry of over 8,000 years of continuous winemaking and the birthplace of more than 525 indigenous grape species. From the terraced slopes […]
Ants are fascinating creatures with an excellent social hierarchy within the colonies. They are known to have a very wide distribution worldwide, with estimates of species being over 12,000 to date. Most of the species are almost the same color, with significant variations in sizes from very minute to abnormally large, the largest of them […]
Khudadov Forest — a forest situated on the left bank of the Mtkvari River in Tbilisi. Perched on a mountain slope in the northern part of the city, within the Nadzaladevi district, this forest holds historical significance. It was named in honor of Dr. Nikoloz Khudadov, a city council member who initiated the planting of […]
The quest to identify the world’s biggest parrot takes us on an exciting journey, examining two particular contenders: the Hyacinth Macaw and the Kakapo. These two species exemplify the extraordinary diversity and adaptations found within the parrot family. In this article, we’ll delve into these magnificent birds’ characteristics, habitats, behaviors, and conservation status. Hyacinth Macaw: […]
The quest to identify the biggest bird in the world has fascinated scientists and bird enthusiasts alike. This article aims to provide a detailed exploration of this topic, focusing on both extant (currently living) and extinct species. As we traverse different habitats and eras, we unveil the fascinating characteristics that make these birds stand out […]
