5 Feb 2023
Blanford’s Rock Gecko (Pristurus insignis)
I've noticed this species much less frequently than those of the Socotra Mabuya (Trachylepis socotrana) and Socotra Rock Gecko (Pristurus sokotranus). At each…
1 Feb 2023
Socotra Rock Gecko (Pristurus sokotranus)
A common species revealing its location when darting to safety as you step near its location. If you see it from a distance you might get very close if you…
8 Sep 2017
Rød fluesopp | Fly agaric (Amanita muscaria)
The forest is full of this species now, and they grow in the open or in the densest of forests like these two. I found them in a very dense and dark conifer…
3 Feb 2015
Blanford’s Rock Gecko (Pristurus insignis)
This is one of several species of small reptiles found on Socotra, and it was right in front of me for quite some time before I noticed it. Even though I was…
2 Feb 2015
Socotra Rock Gecko (Pristurus sokotranus)
A very common resident on lower altitudes, as here on the slopes around the Detwah lagoon of west Socotra there are plenty food and places to hide. They are…