THE MEDITERRANEAN FALSE BLACK WIDOW SPIDER IN CYPRUS
IS THIS SPIDER DANGEROUS? INCREASED SIGHTINGS IN CYPRUS Increased sightings of the Mediterranean False Black Widow Spider (Steatoda paykulliana) in Cyprus have generated increased curiosity about the little shiny black…
MEDITERRANEAN MONK SEALS SPOTTED OFF THE COAST OF CYPRUS
AMONGST THE RAREST SEALS IN THE WORLD Mediterranean monk seals (Monachus monachus) are among the rarest seals in the world. Once widespread throughout the Mediterranean and Black Seas, as well…
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, there are…
GIANT WATER BUGS IN CYPRUS
THE GIANT WATER BUG Giant water bugs (Lethocerus patruelis) were first recorded on the eastern coast of Cyprus back in 2020. KEY FACTS Size: Growing up to 5 inches long,…
BIRD WATCHING IN CYPRUS
A WONDERFUL WAY TO EXPLORE THE ISLAND’S COUNTRYSIDE BIRD WATCHING ACROSS THE ISLAND Regularly recording over 400 bird species, Cyprus is a world-class bird-watching destination that includes birds that both…
CYPRUS SNAKES
THE 9 MAIN SNAKE SPECIES OF CYPRUS The nine main snake species in Cyprus are all considered beneficially important to the ecosystem of the island. This is because they help…
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…
CYPRUS SEA TURTLES
A HAVEN FOR ENDANGEREDSEA TURTLES AN IMPORTANT MEDITERRANEAN NESTING GROUND Cyprus is one of the most important Mediterranean nesting grounds for endangered Green and Loggerhead sea turtles. The island provides…
LARGE WHIP SNAKE
THE MOST ENCOUNTERED SNAKE IN CYPRUS TTHE LARGEST SNAKE IN CYPRUS The Large Whip Snake (Coluber Jugularis) is the most commonly encountered snake across the island. Commonly growing to between…
CYPRUS BATS
SEVERAL NATIVE BAT SPECIES Cyprus is home to several native bat species that are all important to the local ecosystem. Along with the notable iconic Egyptian fruit bat, several insectivorous…