6 Feb 2023

Lachnocapsa spathulata

Lachnocapsa spathulata is endemic to Socotra.

by morten

6 Feb 2023

Kalesan, Socotra

I was here exactly 8 years ago - 6 February 2015. There is quite a bit more water now, perhaps 1,5 to 2 meters deeper. There are few signs of the powerful…

by morten

6 Feb 2023

Boswellia popoviana

Socotra is home to least 9 endemic species of Boswellia, which is a spectacular feat! They are incredible survivalists and most of them cling to bare rock as…

by morten

6 Feb 2023

Kalesan, Socotra

I was here exactly 8 years ago – 6 February 2015. There is quite a bit more water now, perhaps 1,5 to 2 meters deeper. The sand-washed, very bright surfaces…

by morten

6 Feb 2023

Socotra plant (Grass Lilies)

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6 Feb 2023

Cryptolepis socotrana

Cryptolepis socotrana is a specialist that thrives in the cracks of vertical cliffs around waterways. Their roots find their way deep down the cracks and find…

by morten

6 Feb 2023

Kalesan, Socotra

I was here exactly 8 years ago – 6 February 2015. There is quite a bit more water now, perhaps 1,5 to 2 meters deeper. The sand-washed, very bright surfaces…

by morten

6 Feb 2023

Cryptolepis socotrana

Cryptolepis socotrana is a specialist that thrives in the cracks of vertical cliffs around waterways, as seen here in Kalesan gorge. Their roots find their way…

by morten

30 Jan 2020

Japanese Macaque (Macaca fuscata)

As the name implies the Japanese macaque (Macaca fuscata) is endemic to Japan and exists nowhere else on earth. Just like most oft he other macaque species,…

by morten

30 Jan 2020

Japanese Macaque (Macaca fuscata)

As the name implies the Japanese macaque (Macaca fuscata) is endemic to Japan and exists nowhere else on earth. Just like most oft he other macaque species,…

by morten