Nature’s pharmacy on the steppe: celebrating World Wildlife Day 2026

World Wildlife Day, observed each year on March 3, is a United Nations–designated occasion that celebrates the diversity of life on Earth and underscores the importance of protecting it. This year’s theme, “Medicinal and Aromatic Plants: Conserving Health, Heritage and Livelihoods,” highlights the essential roles these plants play in human well-being, cultural traditions, and local…

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Do you know where tulips originated?

Tulipa patens_Ulytausky raion Kazakhstan   Tulips are practically synonymous with the Netherlands, known for its vast fields, varieties, and celebrations of these vibrant flowers. However, there’s another country that can lay claim to occupying a prominent place in tulip history and cultivation—Kazakhstan.  While it’s a little-known fact, the story of the tulip began in Central…

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