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The Vanoise National Park: a magnificent park in Savoie.

me the heart and the peripheral zone the optimal area of ??adhesion. The flora of the park. The Vanoise National Park presents a remarkable richness of flora and fauna. The park's flora consists of 1200 species, including 200 remarkable ones. Alpine flora coexists with oriental and southern species, ...

02
Mar
2011

Croatia: 5 highlights of this destination.

Paklenica, Plitvice, Risnjak, Brijuni, Mljet, Kornati, Krka and Velebit). The Plitvice Lakes are remarkable, as well as the characteristic underwater fauna and flora of the western Mediterranean. If you dream of seaside or island vacations, know that the Croatian coast has 698 islands, 47 of which ...

20
June
2007

Gran Paradiso National Park celebrates its 100th anniversary

Paradiso (@granparadisopark) Even today, there are nearly 3,000 ibex in the park, the largest population of this species in Europe. The alpine fauna of the park also includes chamois, marmots and foxes. There are over 100 species of birds such as rock ptarmigan, golden eagle and great horn ...

02
June
2022

Harry Potter: 25 years of success

tional creativity Few authors can boast of having created such a complete universe as J.K Rowling. She has indeed imagined both a natural world (with fauna, flora, and magical creatures that are only partially inspired by mythology) and a magical society. The Harry Potter saga, as it progresses, ex ...

29
Jan
2007

The Seychelles: a heavenly destination

re among the rarest birds in the world). Today, almost 50% of this territory is protected in nature reserves so that one can observe an exceptional fauna of fish, turtles and birds. Classified sites Seychelles has two UNESCO World Heritage Sites for their exceptional character: - the Vallée ...

23
Sep
2008

8 steps to non-gardening

to create such a controlled environment, non-gardeners can strive to reverse ecological decline and become a much-needed refuge for native flora and fauna. There are many ways to transform a primary plot of land into a skillfully scowling place that makes nature feel welcome; here are some startin ...

18
May
2020

The little train of Artouste: embark on a dizzying journey in the Pyrenees

The highest tourist train in Europe Contrary to what one might think, the highest tourist train in Europe is not in the Alps but in the Pyrenees! It criss-crosses the mountains in the Bearn region, in the heart of the Ossau Valley, not far from the Spanish border. This tourist train called pe ...

08
July
2021

Environment: not everything is allowed on the beach

s rather beneficial to the environment and helps keep the beach clean. What other elements are protected? On the beaches, the pebbles protect the fauna and flora from swell and erosion. That's why it's not allowed to pick up pebbles or even pile them. Even if pebble piles look good to you, be ...

19
Aug
2021

2021, the polar summer: a cultural season throughout France

g a wide audience through the screening of documentaries and films, some of which have never been shown before, on the polar environment, its flora and fauna, and on the challenges of preserving these ecosystems. As the high point of Polar Summer 2021, a closing event for the season will be organ ...

06
Sep
2021

The Platypus: the amazing boat that scans the Mediterranean

. It allows to really see what happens below the surface of the water, at a shallow depth. This semi-submersible can notably collect information on fauna, flora but also on macro-waste and water pollution not far from the coast and this, in a much faster way than during a traditional dive with ta ...

05
July
2022

Mountain in summer : discover the Val d'Escreins

ras Regional Natural Park from 1977 until 2010. The history of the site explains why the Little Canada of the Alps is still home to such a diverse fauna and flora. It is not uncommon to come across chamois and black grouse and to see a typically alpine flora blooming on the heights such as gentia ...

13
July
2022

Exotic flora: 3 emblematic flowers of Malaysia

1- Hibiscus: the national flower The first of the 3 iconic flowers of Malaysia is the Hibiscus Rosa sinesis, which is the national flower. It was chosen as a symbol by the government in 1960 because it is very common on Malaysian soil. It is a red colored hibiscus often depicted on souvenirs you ...

23
Nov
2022

Malaysia: the 5 best things to do in Kuala Lumpur

hectares is home to an incredible collection of 3000 birds of about 200 different species. These birds are, for some, representative of the local fauna and, for others, native to other countries. But above all, they have the particularity of evolving freely in the middle of visitors in some part ...

23
Nov
2022

Instinct animal : a meeting with the wild fauna on France 2

Rendezvous with the wildlife Seeing the actress Julie de Bona in the savannah landscapes of Tanzania, in the trailer of the show Instinct animal on France 2, one could think that it is a new issue of Rendez-vous en terre inconnue with Raphaël de Casabianca... Many journalists have indeed pointe ...

26
Dec
2022

Frog in the garden: what to do?

tion on the national operation Fréquence Grenouille which aims to raise awareness among the general public about the preservation of wetlands and the fauna of aquatic environments. ...

24
Feb
2023

France 2 broadcasts "Vivant", an ode to biodiversity.

scapes, composed of mountains, forests and hedgerows, not to mention rivers and shores. Such a variety of biotopes naturally hosts an equally varied fauna, where the infinitely small and the infinitely large coexist. This unprecedented documentary is a tribute to French biodiversity, which is also ...

22
May
2023

Natural Gardening: 5 simple and effective remedies for the vegetable garden.

from diseases. This remedy based on sodium bicarbonate is more natural than Bordeaux mixture which contains toxic copper for earthworms and aquatic fauna. 5- Milk to protect zucchinis. The last of the 5 natural remedies for the vegetable garden helps protect zucchinis and other cucurbits against p ...

30
June
2023

The Gardens of Awakening: an educational park in Brittany.

, a large part is given to local producers. In order to discover all the animals that inhabit this park, all you have to do is follow a 25-step course on fauna and flora, with your family or with your class. This walk is punctuated by educational panels giving explanations about ecosystems, animal ...

18
Sep
2023

Art Nouveau: 5 things to know about this artistic movement

iron, and iron, but pay homage to nature rather than the modernity of cities. This decorative style is recognizable by its motifs inspired by flora and fauna, whether real or imagined. The artists of the time adorn their creations with flowers, leaves, animals such as peacocks, or even fantastical ...

05
Oct
2023

The Green Key: A Label on the Rise

. • responsible purchasing. • living environment. Among the mandatory criteria, establishments with the label must inform their guests about the local fauna, flora, and natural sites nearby and raise awareness among clients about eco-friendly practices to preserve species and protected ...

22
Jan
2024