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6 Feb 2023

Angkalanthus oligophylla

Angkalanthus oligophylla is one of several endemic plant species that is threatened with extinction on Socotra. The main threat is the huge numbers of goats,…

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SocotraKalesanNatureLandscape

6 Feb 2023

Kalesan, Socotra

I was here exactly 8 years ago - 6 February 2015. There is quite a bit more water now, perhaps 1,5 to 2 meters deeper. There are few signs of the powerful…

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SocotraKalesanNatureLandscape

6 Feb 2023

Kalesan, Socotra

I was here exactly 8 years ago – 6 February 2015. There is quite a bit more water now, perhaps 1,5 to 2 meters deeper. The sand-washed, very bright surfaces…

by morten

SocotraKalesanNatureLandscape

6 Feb 2023

Kalesan, Socotra

I was here exactly 8 years ago – 6 February 2015. There is quite a bit more water now, perhaps 1,5 to 2 meters deeper. The sand-washed, very bright surfaces…

by morten

HoqSocotraFlowersPlantsGeraniaceae

5 Feb 2023

Geranium trilophum

The vertical cliffs of the north-east Socotra are home to many plant species, including this Geranium trilophum, that thrive in the protective shadow of the…

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SocotraHoqNaturePeople

5 Feb 2023

Morten Ross and Peucedanum cordatum

Due to the very high numbers of goats on Socotra, many endemic and already endangered species have just one last option for survival - the vertical cliffs! For…

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HoqSocotraGeraniaceaeFlowersFruitPlantsLeaves

5 Feb 2023

Geranium biuncinatum

The vertical cliffs of the north-east Socotra are home to many plant species, including this Geranium biuncinatum, that thrive in the protective shadow of the…

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HoqSocotraLeavesPlantsOrchidaceae

5 Feb 2023

Habenaria socotrana

The fact that species of orchids are found on Socotra is a testament to the wealth of opportunities for life here. At first glance it is an arid island, yet…

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HoqSocotraOrchidaceaePlants

5 Feb 2023

Habenaria socotrana

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ErisselSocotraLandscapeNature

4 Feb 2023

Erissel, Socotra

These towers are made by the male Red Sea Ghost Crab (Ocypode saratan). The crabs are found on the coast throughout Socotra, but they are only able to make…

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