16 Dec 2023
Socotra plant (Poaceae)
22 October 2023 cyclone Tej hit Socotra. The following weeks held plenty of rainfall, providing a steady foundation for exceptional growth. The grasses respond…
14 Dec 2023
Cenchrus pennisetiformis
Native range is Mauritania, Niger, Egypt to Kenya, Arabian Peninsula to Myanmar. Elevation: 554 meters.
19 Jun 2023
Skogtordivel (Anoplotrupes stercorosus)
Gjødselbillen Skogtordivel (Anoplotrupes stercorosus) treffer jeg regelmessig på turene mine i nærmiljøet, som her like ved Nydammen, nord for Gjersjøen.
5 Feb 2023
Red-eyed Reef Crab (Eriphia smithii)
The marine life around Socotra is rich and diverse, but I am focusing on the flora and fauna on land. However, I had a short window of opportunity during low…