The mild climate of the Liburnian coast, sheltered by the Učka and Ćićarija mountain ranges, together with the coast’s red soil and brown forest soils …
Vrutki Spring near Opatija
Fig 1. Vrutki Spring near Opatija (foto: M. Randić) The small Vrutki Spring nestles on the right side of the bed of a torrential stream …
Lichenometry
Lichens are known for their slow growth rates (Photo 1). Lichenometry is a branch of lichenology (the study of lichens) that exploits this property. By …
"The Bear Pond"
Large or small, ponds are always very important in any ecosystem, be it an ecosystem in an insular “waterless karst” or one in the “highland …
DOLPHINS AT PRVIĆ ISLAND
An amazing sight caught us by surprise as we were sailing through Senj Passage yesterday. We spotted a group of some dozen dolphins, swimming leisurely …
CULTIVATION OF ENDEMIC PLANTS IN GORNJA VEŽICA PRIMARY SCHOOL
In Gornja Vežica Primary School, for several years now, the endemic plants of the wider Rijeka region are grown successfully. The mini-project included the Public …
The Risnjak Wolf Pack
There are a number of wolf packs in Primorje-Gorski Kotar County. Each pack has its own territory where it roams, hunts and reproduces and which …
Lynx monitoring via camera trap
With the help of a camera trap, Public Institution “Priroda” has been involved since 2011 in collecting data on the occurrence of the lynx (Lynx …
Dalmatian stone grasshopper
The Dalmatian stone grasshopper (Prionotropis histrix) is a large, thick-set insect, whose appearance reminds us of a medieval armoured soldier. Armed with barbs along its legs, it does seem rather scary…
Meraška Pit on Cres Island
Meraška Pit is located not far from the ferry dock of Merag on Cres Island. Its size makes it an impressive geomorphological phenomenon, one of the rare collapse dolines on the island. Its special micro climate supports remarkable plant and animal life…