3 Feb 2023
Christ’s Thorn Jujube (Ziziphus spina-christi)
A very popular fruit with Socotris. I have yet to taste one, as these lovely fruits were out of reach for me to pick. Native range is Africa, Arabia to…
3 Feb 2023
Christ’s Thorn Jujube (Ziziphus spina-christi)
This tree is not bearing flowers or fruits, but when in fruit the Socotris will collect what they can as this is a popular fruit. Unfortunately I have yet to…
24 Nov 2018
Spectacled Bear (Tremarctos ornatus)
What an amazing experience it was to see this rare spectacled bear. I spotted it driving to the next destination on my schedule, and could not believe it when…
7 May 2018
Indian Sloth Bear (Melursus ursinus ursinus)
A brief encounter of the rare Indian Sloth Bear as it quenches its thirst. It's the height of the dry season, with temperature reaching 45 degrees Celsius it's…