Wildlife reserves of Socotra

Информационный щит на Сокотре

Indeed, within the framework of the Socotra Biodiversity Conservation and Sustainable Development project (1997 - 2008) there were established five natural ecological reserves: 

 

 

 

  • Detwah seashore refuge,
  • Di Hamri marine conservation area,
  • Qadama reservation park (sea turtles),
  • Skant botanic reservation park,
  • Homhil botanic reservation park.

It is also worth mentioning Dixam area of outstanding natural beauty. It is a home to the unique forest of huge Dragon Trees, which is not even allowed to be approached by car.

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    As far back as in Alexander of Maсedon’s times Socotra supplied a great deal of not only frankincense and myrrh, but also Dragon’s blood, which was rubbed in by gladiators before combats for quick wound healing.