Socotra Island, A Unique Alien Landscape

Socotra Island, A Unique Alien Landscape

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Geography, Science, Biology

11th Grade - University

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Socotra, an isolated island in the Arabian Sea, separated from Africa millions of years ago. It hosts nearly 700 endemic species, including the unique Dragon's blood tree, adapted to the arid climate. Despite ecological threats from human development, Socotra was designated a UNESCO heritage site in 2008 to aid conservation efforts.

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What adaptations do the trees on Socotra have to survive in its climate?

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When was Socotra designated as a UNESCO heritage site and why?

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