Socotra Island, part of the Socotra Archipelago in Yemen, is renowned for its unique biodiversity and high levels of endemism. The island is home to a variety of species that are not found ...

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 ...

Socotra Island covers an area of just 3,626 sq km (1,400 sq m), and yet this tiny Indian Ocean island lying off the coast of Yemen represents a treasure trove of dazzling biodiversity.