The island endures harsh climates ... and loggerhead turtle are among the rare animals found here. Socotra pomegranates, frankincense, various aloes, giant succulent trees, cucumber trees ...

This story appears in the June 2012 issue of National Geographic magazine. It’s nearly midnight on the broad hill called Firmihin, where a dragon’s blood forest grows. The moon, a night past ...

Socotra is the largest of a six-island archipelago and is home to some of the most unique plant and animal life on the planet. In 2008, it was designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site due to its ...

The island endures harsh climates ... and loggerhead turtle are among the rare animals found here. Socotra pomegranates, frankincense, various aloes, giant succulent trees, cucumber trees ...