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 ...

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.

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 ...