Unique Biodiversity Of Alien-Looking Socotra Island
- 9 years ago
The island of Socotra, located about 220 miles off the southern coast of Yemen, has been given the nickname “Galápagos of the Indian Ocean" due to the high number of unique plant and animal species found there.
Socotra Island is home to numerous plants and animals that are not seen elsewhere on Earth.
As such, the small land mass, located about 220 miles off the southern coast of the Middle Eastern country of Yemen, has been given the nickname “Galápagos of the Indian Ocean.”
Perhaps the best known native plant is the dragon blood tree which contains a deep red sap that has been used for medicinal purposes and as a color stain.
Another is the Desert Rose or Bottle Tree which has sma
Socotra Island is home to numerous plants and animals that are not seen elsewhere on Earth.
As such, the small land mass, located about 220 miles off the southern coast of the Middle Eastern country of Yemen, has been given the nickname “Galápagos of the Indian Ocean.”
Perhaps the best known native plant is the dragon blood tree which contains a deep red sap that has been used for medicinal purposes and as a color stain.
Another is the Desert Rose or Bottle Tree which has sma