Socotra Island

Isla de Socotra

A2 Naturaleza1 min156 palabras

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Socotra Island is in the Indian Ocean. It is a remote island with unusual nature. There are many rare plants and animals on it.
La isla de Socotra se encuentra en el océano Índico. Es una isla remota con una naturaleza inusual. En ella hay muchas plantas y animales raros.
The most famous plant here is the dragon blood tree. It has a thick trunk and a crown like an umbrella. It grows slowly and lives a long time.
La planta más famosa de aquí es el árbol de sangre de dragón. Tiene un tronco grueso y una copa como un paraguas. Crece lentamente y vive mucho tiempo.
The climate on Socotra is dry and windy. Rain does not fall often and comes in different seasons. Because of this, plants can store water.
El clima en Socotra es seco y ventoso. La lluvia no cae a menudo y llega en diferentes estaciones. Por eso, las plantas pueden almacenar agua.
On the island there are rocky plateaus, mountains, and small valleys. Near the coast there are cliffs and sandy beaches. The water near the shore is often clear.
En la isla hay mesetas rocosas, montañas y pequeños valles. Cerca de la costa hay acantilados y playas de arena. El agua cerca de la orilla suele ser clara.
Birds, lizards, and insects live on Socotra that do not live in other places. Many species are endemic. This means they live only here.
En Socotra viven aves, lagartos e insectos que no viven en otros lugares. Muchas especies son endémicas. Esto significa que viven solo aquí.
Scientists study the nature of Socotra and protect rare species. Tourists come to see unusual trees and landscapes. This place is important for biology and ecology.
Los científicos estudian la naturaleza de Socotra y protegen las especies raras. Los turistas vienen para ver árboles y paisajes inusuales. Este lugar es importante para la biología y la ecología.

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