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Juniper berries are used dried and crushed to flavour meats and sauces, as well as gin and some beers.
Ramsons is a plant with medicinal properties and a smell similar to that of garlic. Its leaves are easily mistaken for the leaves of the lily of the valley.
The petals of the buttercup are yellow. Although they are not aquatic plants, they live mostly in wet, swampy places.
Its spherical flowers produced in corymbs are quite showy; it is a popular decorative plant, thriving in humid conditions.
For centuries, the Eurasian eagle owl has been the symbol of wisdom and knowledge.
A plant usually found in the countryside; it is advisable to avoid skin contact with the stinging hairs that cover its leaves and stem.
A film about the green iguana, the popular inhabitant of exotic terrariums.
This video shows why the Barbary sheep on the savannahs bear such a strong resemblance to goats.
One of the most common types of Anatidae, the ancestor of the domestic duck.
The largest species of lizard that lives in isolation. Even a single bite of it can be fatal.
This plant that originates from China has become an invasive species.
This owl species living in the furthest northern regions of our planet has adapted brilliantly to the harsh conditions of the taiga and the tundra.
Norway is one of the countries of Scandinavia in northern Europe with a coastline laced with fjords. The capital city is Oslo.
Since solar radiation is not evenly absorbed, the Earth's surface is heated differently. The resulting differences in atmospheric pressure cause the formation of winds.
Winter is one of the seasons of the temperate climate zone. Days are the shortest and the weather is the coldest in winter.
The long, narrow sea inlets created by glacial erosion are called fjords. Most fjords can be found along the coasts of Norway and Iceland.
Rain falls when water vapour high in the atmosphere precipitates and the forming droplets fall to the ground.
The tradition of vineyards has a long history. Sunlight, suitably sloping hillsides as well as expertise all contribute to producing excellent quality wine.
These birds, common along coasts, can be easily recognised by their voice.
A video about the most cultivated species of the genus Allium, the common onion. Its pungent flavour and smell are caused by sulphur compounds.
Mushrooms have a special role in the world of living organisms. Their most important task is to decompose organic, mainly plant materials.
The potato originates from South America. It is the most important food crop beside cereals.
The smallest state in the world, with an area of barely 0.44 km2. The Papal State has a population of just over 800 people, most of whom are ecclesiastical officials.