The beautiful island in Africa in between two countries Brits are banned from visiting
Socotra stands out as one of the most distinctive and biodiverse places on the planet but it faces several travel ...
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In pictures: Flora and fauna of Socotra
A subspecies of southern Arabia’s desert rose, it is endemic to Socotra. Of the island’s 825 plant species, an estimated 307 are endemic, found nowhere else on Earth. Frank Gardner / BBC ...
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Where the Weird Things Are
The number of endemic plant species (those found nowhere else) per square mile on Socotra and three small outlying islands is the fourth highest of any island group on Earth—after Seychelles ...
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Socotra, the Galapagos of the Indian Ocean, becomes a disaster zone
The island chain of Socotra, famed for unique plants and animals found nowhere else on the planet, is coping with the aftermath of a powerful cyclone. The archipelago was struck by Cyclone Mekunu ...
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The Isolated World: Discover Four Reasons Why Socotra Island Stands Out in the World
According to UNESCO, one-third of Socotra's 825 plant species, 90% of its reptiles, and 95% of its land snails were found ...
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Socotra Welcomes Greg Murphy as Head of Global Partnerships
SAN FRANCISCO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Socotra, the leading provider of modern, cloud-native technology for insurers worldwide, announced today the appointment of Greg Murphy as Head of Global Partnerships.
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UNESCO promotes sustainable tourism and heritage conservation in Socotra Archipelago
The Socotra Archipelago, renowned for its rich biodiversity, is home to many endemic species. Socotra Island, the largest in the Arabian Peninsula, symbolizes the region's natural heritage. Protected ...