Why did the early civilizations first appear in a river valley?
Fertile river valleys in Asia are the cradles of the civilization. Learn why and how.
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The Hoover Dam
The Hoover dam is one of the most famous tourist attractions in the USA, built on the Colorado River.
The Colorado River – Lifeline of the Southwest
The Colorado River is the icon of the western United States. We bring the story and beathtaking pictures from talented Croatian photographers from their trip.
Khao Sok National Park and the Sok River
Amid the steep limestone mountains and luxuriant tropical rainforest is snaking the wild Sok River. Waterfalls, rapids and slow-flowing stretches, deep valleys and a reservoir, is a must go for nature and river lovers. Among other wildlife, tigers, sun bears and elephants call this jungle a …
Dragonflies and damselflies – ancient flyers
Odonata, the dragonflies and damselflies are large flying insects, living near the rivers and their backwaters. These beautiful flyers have fascinating life cycle, living in the water as larvae and airborne a adults.
The grass snake
The grass snake (Natrix natrix) is a common snake that lives near water habitats in Europe. It is a predator, but also prey. In spring, meatballs of these snakes could be found entangled.
Small birds in winter
Winter is a tough time for small birds. Subzero temperatures, snow cover that prevents finding the food makes the survival difficult. See the gallery of some of the central European birds found on the river banks.
The great crested grebe (Podiceps cristatus)
People would say that this bird is romantic, as its nuptial dance looks like just like that. The great crested grebe (Podiceps cristatus) inhabits oxbow lakes and other water bodies.
The whiskered tern – breeding in the backwaters
Social bird from oxbow lakes and other marshes, the whiskered tern (Chlidonias hybrida) is an impressive hunter, that builds the floating nests from the vegetation.
The great cormorant – the great fisherman
Not many fishermen like these excellent hunters. However, the great cormorant (Phalacrocorax carbo) are natural on our rivers and other water bodies.