Conquest of the mountain giants. 10 vertices for beginners

Conquest of the mountain giants. 10 vertices for beginners

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The conquest of the mountain peaks - one of the ten most popular entertainment in the world. Rock climbing, mountaineering and climbing just walking - employment for nature lovers, a healthy lifestyle. It is also worth noting that this type of vacation choice for a strong spirit and body of people. However, non-professionals do not be upset. In the world there are many mountain peaks that can conquer anyone. The list includes not only low mountains, but also world-famous giants.

 

Switzerland. Vale. Massif of Monte Rosa. Novice climbers are three classical directions - Pollux (4,092 m), Breithorn (4164 m) and Castor (4228 m). The best time to climb - from June to October. All routes are marked; There are special places for the night. The basic program is designed for climbing 7 days. (Francesco Sisti)

USA. Washington. Peak Baker. The height of the mountain and part of an active volcano is 3285 m. However, the route is simple and ideal for beginners. Baker can conquer all in one day. The best time to climb - from May to August. (Iwona_kellie)

Nepal. Imja Tse. The height of this Himalayan mountain peak is 6165 m. However, the climbers had undergone basic training, effortlessly able to conquer the summit of Island Peak. You need to have the skills of walking in crampons, working with ropes. The best time to climb - from April to May and October to November. (Kiril Rusev)

USA. California. Rock Half Dome (2694 m above sea level). The object is a symbol of Yosemite National Park. Annually on its peaks rise about 50 000 people. The last 150 meters of the 12 km route is a special rope trail, created in 1919. (Jason Hsiao)

Tanzania. Mount Kilimanjaro (5895 m above sea level). However, despite the status of the highest mountain in Africa, is able to conquer its top even the novice and routes Masham, Marangu and Rongai - can be overcome without any preparation. (Kyle Taylor)

Russia. Stratovolcano Mount Elbrus (5642 m above sea level). To reach the summit of the highest mountain on the Russian forces normal healthy person. The best time to climb - from June to October. The basic program is designed for climbing 3 days. (Twiga269 FEMEN #JeSuisCharlie)

Russia. Belukha Mountain (4509 m above sea level). The object is considered the highest point of the Altai Mountains. The best time to climb - from June to September. Classical climbing program is designed for 12 days. (Elgin Yuri)

Italy. Sicily. Stratovolcano Mount Etna (3350 m above sea level). Travelers are three climbing route - south, north and east. Suitable for beginners path called "The Tower of the philosopher." The best time to climb - from April to November. (Ania Mendrek)

Argentina. Mount Aconcagua (6962 m above sea level). The object is considered the highest in the world batholith. However, the ascent to the summit is a fairly easy, both technically and physically. (Twiga269 FEMEN #JeSuisCharlie)

USA. Alaska. Mount McKinley (6194 m above sea level). A route that is suitable for beginners is called "West Butters." (Derek Ramsey) 

 

  

 

  

 

Time fledging at magellanskih penguins

Time fledging at magellanskih penguins

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In late September magellanskie penguins arrived for procreation on the Argentine coast at Punta Tombo, Chubut Province. It is here, among the rocks, a small strip of land nestled sand, clay and gravel, meets annually the largest colony of penguins in the world magellanskih. About 40 days, parents penguins hatched eggs (and mom and dad), after which they will have a long-awaited offspring.

 

Silhouette magellanskogo penguin with chick, Punta Tombo, Chubut Province, Argentina. (REUTERS / Maxi Jonas)

Recently hatchling magellanskogo penguin yawns, warmed by the body of the parent. (REUTERS / Maxi Jonas)

Chicks are pressed against the mother. (REUTERS / Maxi Jonas)

Magellansky penguin chicks. (REUTERS / Maxi Jonas)

One of the chicks close-up. (REUTERS / Maxi Jonas)

 

Sunset on the peninsula of Punta Tombo. (REUTERS / Maxi Jonas) 

 

 

 

 

 

Genetic games: Animal Hybrids

Genetic games: Animal Hybrids

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Hybridization of animals - the handiwork of man. In the wild, this process is practically not observed. The procedure itself is an amalgamation of the crossing of the genetic material of different cells in the same cell. In most cases, such a sterile offspring. This is due to the different numbers of chromosomes in different species. However, there are exceptions, for example, Liliger is a hybrid between a lion-male and female-ligritsey, which, in turn, - a hybrid of a lion and a tiger.

Below are the most famous hybrids wildlife.

 

Africanized honey bees - a hybrid of African bees with European species of bees. (Roy Niswanger)

 

Liger - a hybrid of a lion (male) and Tiger (females). (LH Wong)

Wholphin - a hybrid of a small orca (male) and dolphins (females). (Mark Interrante)

Dzo - hybrid cow and yak. (Markrosenrosen)

Usher - home of the Bengal cat and an African serval. (AussieGold)

Chausie - a hybrid of a wild jungle cat and the ordinary house cat. (Wilczakrew)

Zebroid - hybrid zebra (male) and other horse (female). (Out.of.Focus)

Fish red parrot - a hybrid species tsihlazom. (Takahiro Asai)

Peasley - Pizzly. (Corradox)

Bison - a hybrid of bison and bison. (Okras)

Hinny - a hybrid of a horse and a donkey. (Just chaos) 

 

      

 

 

     

 

 

 

Rating of the most bizarre sea creatures

Aliens from other worlds: Rating of the most bizarre sea creatures

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In the blue depths of the oceans there are more than 30 thousand. Fish species, as well as countless species of mollusks and crustaceans. Scientists still continue to discover and explore new representatives of the underwater world. It is worth noting that biodiversity can not be surprised. Sea Creatures differ from one another in size, shape, color; each is unique and beautiful in its own way, there are those who, through their quite strange appearance compared with alien life forms.

 

Flying gurnard. (Beckmannjan)

Rinomurena. (Carmel Vernia)

Leafy seadragon. (Nathan Rupert)

Axolotl. (Brian Gratwicke)

 

(Widdowquinn)

North American astrologer. (Canvasman21)

Longhorn cowfish. (Mike S. Torres)

Longhorn cowfish. (Russ)

Angelfish. (2il org)

Actinium Venus flytrap. (NOAA Photo Library)

Grimpoteuthis. (NOAA Ocean Explorer) 

Phyllopteryx taeniolatus. (Chris Smith)

Caviar in the brood chamber in the male Phyllopteryx taeniolatus. (Chris Smith)

Red-lipped batfish. (National Undersea Research Program)

Medusa Olindias formosa. (Vadim Kurland)

Hairy clown fish. (Steve Childs)