Islands of bizarre secrets
Chapter 1
The alien landscape of Socotra
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Chapter 2
The venomous fortress of Snake Island
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Chapter 3
The isolated world of North Sentinel
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YOUR GOAL
Master of Islands of bizarre secrets
Ch 1 · The alien landscape of Socotra
misslily Deep in Socotra, the trees bleed red (yeah, they bleed red!) A magical island that you've never met (oh-oh, never met!)
Fun Fact
Socotra's unique plants: Over 30% of the 825 plant species found on Yemen's Socotra island exist nowhere else on Earth.
Glossary
dragon's blood tree (noun)
A distinctive tropical tree of the genus Dracaena known for producing a red resinous sap. On Yemen's isolated Socotra island, this iconic plant dominates the rocky plateaus with its unique umbrella canopy.
A distinctive tropical tree of the genus Dracaena known for producing a red resinous sap. On Yemen's isolated Socotra island, this iconic plant dominates the rocky plateaus with its unique umbrella canopy.
Quiz
Approximately how many millions of years ago did Socotra separate from mainland Africa?
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What traditional method did Socotra's residents use to protect their fragile forests?
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What is unique about the Soqotri language spoken by the island's indigenous population?