Frank Gardner / BBC The rare, endemic Socotra Bunting, Emberiza Socotrana. It is found on the high grassy pastures of the Diksam Plateau and is one of nearly a dozen of the island’s bird species ...

In the distance lies Qulansiyah, one of the island’s largest towns. MARK W. MOFFETT When stability returns to Yemen and roads, resorts, and eager travelers spread across Socotra, will its ...

The island chain of Socotra, famed for unique plants and animals found nowhere else on ... Socotra is part of Yemen, which is embroiled in a lengthy civil war - something from which the four ...

An curved arrow pointing right. Socotra Island, 200 miles from the coast of Yemen, is one of the weirdest places on Earth. In fact, a third of its plant life isn't found anywhere else on the planet.

We have a special mission: to explore the ecological sanctuary known as the most alien place on planet Earth. We are talking ...

If you're planning a trip to Socotra Island in Yemen, prepare for an adventure like no other. This stunning, remote island feels almost untouched by modern tourism, offering a unique experience ...