Socotra island animals

Der Zoo Dubai hält als einziger weltweit den Sokotra-Kormoran und züchtet die Art auch regelmäßig, nachdem 1994 die Welterstzucht erzielt wurde. Dubai Zoo is the only one to keep Socotra cormorants. This species is also regularly bred there, after the world-first breeding had been achieved in 1994. IUCN Red List: Vulnerable (gefährdet) Zootierliste animal inventory database: 1 holding in EAZA region Valid as of July 2012 Any unauthorized use of this photo is strictly prohibited.

Congratulations to Jack, who correctly identified Socotra Island as the Place-of-Mystery in this weekend's contest! Socotra is a mount...

"Nothing can match the biodiversity of Socotra Island" Socotra Island is full of plants and animal species. The variety is unbeatable. You won’t find such a variety anywhere else on this planet. The endemic nature of these species makes Socotra unique. Some examples are snails and reptiles. Around 40% of the plant species belong only to Socotra. The ecosystem of this breathtaking island will blow you away. You might have visited many reputed museums in different parts of the world. What…

Journey to Socotra Island, where ancient dragon blood trees and endemic bottle trees create an alien landscape. Dramatic granite formations rise from misty valleys, captured in stunning Ultra HD detail. Witness the unique flora and weathered geological features of this breathtaking island.

Where to Go for Unique Shots? Of course, to Socotra Island! The nature here is truly one of a kind because Socotra is one of the most isolated archipelagos in the world, having separated from Africa about 6 million years ago. The island’s long geological and biological isolation, combined with its unique climate, has given rise to an extraordinary array of plants and animals, many of which are found nowhere else on Earth. This high degree of endemism is why the Socotra Archipelago is…

Even if you're a dedicated animal enthusiast, you can't honestly expect to know all of the 1,367,555 non-insect animal species, that are identified on the face of Earth today! Here's a new list of 21 more animals you've most likely never heard of, and probably won't see prancing around your backyard anytime soon.

In the Soqotra Archipelago, a new reptile has been discovered. The Archipelago already has some of the rarest animals on Earth. Geckos ar...

Socotra Sparrow (Passer insularis), male, Socotra, Yemen. | Flickr

Where to Go for Unique Shots? Of course, to Socotra Island! The nature here is truly one of a kind because Socotra is one of the most isolated archipelagos in the world, having separated from Africa about 6 million years ago. The island’s long geological and biological isolation, combined with its unique climate, has given rise to an extraordinary array of plants and animals, many of which are found nowhere else on Earth. This high degree of endemism is why the Socotra Archipelago is…

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Isolated Socotra, 220 miles from mainland Yemen, is home to a panoply of strange plants and animals uniquely adapted to the hot, harsh, windswept island.

Socotra can be viewed not only from the ground, but also from the air. You can fly over the island on a gyrocopter with our guide 🚁 #socotra #socotraisland #sundaytrip #touroftheworld #ecotravel #travelexperience #travelphotography

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Stock Photo - The Egyptian Vulture, neophron percnopterus in the Socotra island

RAWR SZN on Instagram: "Socotra Island, located off the coast of Yemen, is one of the most unique places on Earth. The island is home to plants and animals found nowhere else, such as the iconic dragon’s blood tree and the rare Socotra cormorant. 📸 @benjaminbarakat"

Socotra is a small archipelago of four islands in the Indian Ocean, near the Gulf of Aden. Situated some 250 miles off the coast of Yemen, t...

Socotra Chameleon Chamaeleo monachus, an endemic species to Socotra