Mosquitoes spread fatal diseases such as malaria, dengue and yellow fever that kill at least half a million people each year via their bite. It is known that only females of dipteran parasites seek a blood meal. Blood is a source of more concentrated and beneficial nutrients s...

The «bowl of goitered gazelle» - is so poetically translated the Turkmen name of giant fennel «keyik okara». Its large leaves are indeed similar to a vessel and in them water after such infrequent rains in desert keeps well. One plant can keep in its "palms" almost two litres of ...

The Russian Cynological Federation (RKF) has compiled a list of the best breeds that are suitable for guarding houses or enterprises. According to the federation, the Caucasian Shepherd Dog, the Moscow Watchdog, the Central Asian Shepherd Dog - Alabai, Tibetan Mastiff and Russian...

Supporters of a family and active vacation go to the place of Germab for a trip along the gorge, nature untouched by civilization, mountains, trees, waterfalls, rocky routes, wild fruits and unforgettable family holidays. This site is located in the Kopetdag Mountains in a valley...

With the onset of cold weather, many people have exacerbated diseases of the joints and bones and chronic diseases of the lower back. The means tested by our grandparents - belts made of wool of various animals - help to cope with ailments. Most often, medical belts are made from...

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen delivered a keynote speech, noting that global warming and COVID-19 are challenges that united Europe must combat together to set an example for a healthy, environmentally conscious life to the world. As a result of the measur...

World Habitat Day is marked on 6 October each year and is intended to remind the people worldwide to be aware the issues of preserving the fauna habitat of our planet. During the 19th century AD, some 150 species of mammals, mostly large ones, and 139 species of birds disappeared...

ORIENT traditionally introduces the beauty of the Turkmen nature. One of the amazing natural sites is the Kyrk gyz cave, which is located 5-6 km south of the village of Murche in Bakharden district. The main part of the local mountain range is covered with mulberry trees. Warm hy...

In literature, this miracle bird is assigned the role of a savior, keeper of eternal traditions, it is considered as a delicacy to the royal fare and a welcome trophy of court hunters, and it’s egg is believed to be a “health capsule”. Have you guessed? This is a quail! Quail ...

Ahead of this week’s crucial biodiversity summit with participation of world leaders, the UN is calling on the global community to take decisive actions. “We don’t have time to wait. The loss of biodiversity, the loss of nature is unprecedented in human history,” said Elizabeth M...