Endemic to the remote Haghir Mountains of Socotra, it is named after the crimson sap that farmers tap to sell in markets, as both a medicinal balm and as lipstick. Socotrans say the sap was used ...

Socotra’s residents lived generation after generation as their ancestors had: the mountain Bedouin minding their goats, the coastal residents fishing, and everyone harvesting dates. Island ...

Bayley Balfour proceeded to Socotra early in 1880, accompanied by Mr. A. Scott, a gardener, and joined at Aden by Lieut. Cockburn, for the purpose of investigating the natural history of the island.

Discover 10 lesser-known travel destinations for a relaxing holiday in 2025. From serene beaches to peaceful mountain ...

The island chain of Socotra, famed for unique plants and animals found nowhere else on the planet, is coping with the aftermath of a powerful cyclone. The archipelago was struck by Cyclone Mekunu ...

We are talking about Socotra Island, located in the Indian Ocean and pertaining to Yemen. The Arab country has barely been explored, aside from news reports linked to the ideological and religious ...