The Island of Socotra Africa - the Birthplace of Aliens
By admin On September 8th, 2008 in Cool Places, Funny Image /
Welcome to the island Socotra in the Indian Ocean off the coast of Africa.
This is one of the most bizarre places on earth. The island is not like no matter what else and think that you are somewhere on another planet. It is believed that the archipelago has been isolated from mainland Africa last 6 - 7 million years that affected its flora and fauna.
ZAzo Says: September 8th, 2008 at 8:06 am
great pics this island belongs to Yemen, its my home country ive been its really great they have this invisible looking spider and really weird animals its been made a natural reserve by the government.
Anne Says: September 8th, 2008 at 1:55 pm
Invisible spiders, YIKES! Pretty cool how plants and animals change to adapt to their surroundings. This could easily be a landscape for Hollywood pictures if they were given permission. Wow! The tree with the grass on top reminds me of a painting of a tree that looked like a human brain. Wonder if the guy had made a stop to see this. Wow!
mypam Says: September 8th, 2008 at 2:12 pm
What are the names of these plants?
Ryan McKenna Says: September 8th, 2008 at 3:00 pm
Wow, you can really see where the line blurs between flora and fungus. Excellent photos.
sean Says: September 8th, 2008 at 3:12 pm
What are the neame of the trees. So cool I want some for my home in FL.
Megaparsec Says: September 8th, 2008 at 3:44 pm
The umbrella-shaped tree is called the Dragon’s Blood tree. Its sap is a dark red color.
The tree which looks like a blooming elephant leg is called the Desert Rose.
I would love to have bonsai trees like these!
There’s a little more information and some more pictures on this site: http://www.darkroastedblend.com/2008/09/most-alien-looking-place-on-earth.html
This place is absolutely beautiful.
Flashysmate Says: September 8th, 2008 at 4:17 pm
We’ve all had a look - now please let’s stay clear of it, unlike other “Nature Reserves” that ARE spoilt once tourists get hold of tham, regardless of any well-meaning legislation.
Flashysmate Says: September 8th, 2008 at 4:20 pm
We’ve all had a look - now please let’s stay clear of it, unlike other “Nature Reserves” that ARE spoilt once tourists get hold of them, regardless of any well-meaning legislation.
tj avatarici Says: September 8th, 2008 at 4:28 pm
People keep posting this stuff from Disyworld and you all bite
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sonia Says: September 8th, 2008 at 5:09 pm
dude.. this is freaky
definately adds to one of the must see places before i die!
Ingrown Hair Says: September 8th, 2008 at 6:12 pm
Really nice pics, especially that second one. I think it’s really beautiful. Cheers for posting it mate.
Priemsy Says: September 8th, 2008 at 9:18 pm
The last one reminds me of the Boab tree that grows in the north of Aus
Mr Mackerel Says: September 9th, 2008 at 2:30 am
Why didn’t I know about this? Stunning! I will now add this island to the world of my daydreams, where it will be deserted and I’ll have to hunt for delicious Middle Eastern pastries running around the island.
Chris Says: September 10th, 2008 at 4:21 am
Fantastic and beautiful place!
ChiznCharmz Says: September 11th, 2008 at 7:58 am
The place gives me the creeps.. I really want to say they’re beautiful, but somethow, something feels creepy. I’sm sorry I’m not that brave or apprecaitive of their uniqueness, but it’s just this scary feeling looking at those plants, like they were fetuses that were deformed because of some toxic medicine a mother drunk. Mother nature can very well explain this, but how?
tommy Says: September 17th, 2008 at 2:44 am
Who needs to visit other planets…
DJ Says: September 20th, 2008 at 1:00 am
Absolutely stunning pictures! I would feel like Alice In Wonderland if I ever got to visit…just amazing..thanks for sharing