11 Feb 2015
Caralluma socotrana
During my 14 day stay on Socotra I only found this Caralluma socotrana with a seed pod. And in what an exquisite state! The pod has just opened, and the seeds…
5 Feb 2015
Caralluma socotrana
Caralluma socotrana is one of many interesting species I found in a very small area in a valley at 320 meters altitude. A river runs through on the valley…
5 Feb 2015
Caralluma socotrana
Caralluma socotrana is one of many interesting species I found in a very small area in a valley at 320 meters altitude. A river runs through on the valley…
4 Feb 2015
Caralluma socotrana UV
A mesmerizing flower in shape, texture and color which is almost completely dark in UV. Native range of is East & South Ethiopia to Kenya, Socotra.……
4 Feb 2015
Egyptian vulture (Neophron percnopterus)
These Egyptian vultures are sitting on the roof of a traditional Socotri beach hut used by fishermen on the beautiful Shuab beach of west Socotra. A structure…
4 Feb 2015
Egyptian vulture (Neophron percnopterus)
Although this species seems common on Socotra, it is in fact threatened throughout its range due to human chemicals like pesticide, antibiotics and heavy…