THE CYPRUS GRIFFON VULTURE
THE CYPRUS GRIFFON VULTURE A RESIDENT SPECIES Griffon vultures are a resident species of Cyprus. Their population however, has dwindled to dangerously low numbers over recent years. Several studies have…
ORGANIC FARMING IN CYPRUS
HENS & OLIVES ORGANICALLY FERTILISING OLIVE GROVES: Some organic farmers in Cyprus have begun recruiting retired hens to help organically fertilise olive groves. This is after farmers successfully introduced a…
THE CYPRUS MOUFLON
A WILD SHEEP SPECIES NATIVE TO CYPRUS NATIVE TO CYPRUS The Cypriot mouflon (Ovis gmelini) is a wild sheep that is native to Cyprus. Thought to be the ancestor of…
THE GREATER FLAMINGO IN CYPRUS
THE FLAMINGOS OF THE CYPRUS SALT LAKES AN ANNUAL VISIT FROM A MAJESTIC BIRD As winter approaches, the salt lakes of Cyprus once again brace for the arrival of the…
THE STORY OF HOW THE NORTH AMERICAN MONARCH BUTTERFLY FOUND ITS WAY TO CYPRUS
HOW DID THIS BUTTERFLY GET TO CYPRUS? LEPIDOPTERY Lepidopterology is regularly performed by several people living in Cyprus. Existing on the island for several years, this study of butterflies has…
THE SWEET SCENT OF CYPRUS ROSES
A LONG-STANDIND CYPRIOT FLORAL TRADITION PERFECT CONDITIONS The origins of Cypriot roses can be traced back to ancient times. Evidence suggests that the fragrant flower was cultivated in Cyprus over…
THE CYPRUS BLUNT NOSED VIPER
A VENOMOUS ENDEMIC SNAKE ENDEMIC TO CYPRUS The Cyprus blunt-nosed Viper (Macrovipera lebetinus), as the name suggests, is a venomous snake endemic to Cyprus. Its distinct triangular blunt nose, along…
BIRD WATCHING IN CYPRUS
A WONDERFUL WAY TO EXPLORE THE ISLAND’S COUNTRYSODE A VARIETY OF BIRD SPECIES Cyprus is home to a wide variety of bird species. With its diverse landscape of forests, wetlands,…
THE PAPHOS BLUE BUTTERFLY
A MAGNIFICENT CREATURE ENDEMIC TO CYPRUS The number of butterfly species in Cyprus varies as discoveries of species new to the island take place every so often. Currently, 57 butterfly…
THE CYPRUS WHIP SNAKE
ONE OF THREE ENDEMIC SNAKES IN CYPRUS A NON-VENOMOUS SKILLED CLIMBER The Cyprus Whip Snake is one of three endemic snakes found in Cyprus. This graceful specimon typically grows up…