THE GREATER FLAMINGO IN CYPRUS
THE FLAMINGOS OF THE CYPRUS SALT LAKES AN ANNUAL VISIT FROM A MAJESTIC BIRD The salt lakes of Cyprus brace for the arrival of the Greater Flamingos (Phoenicopterus roseus) every…
CYPRUS SNAKES
AN ISLAND OF SNAKES Cyprus was once known in ancient times as Ophiussa, meaning the ‘Abode of Snakes,’ due to a heavy presence of snakes across the island. According to…
THE CYPRUS GRIFFON VULTURE
THE CYPRUS GRIFFON VULTURE A RESIDENT SPECIES The majestic aviators known as Griffon vultures (Gyps fulvus) are a resident species of Cyprus. Sightings of the bird by 2010, however, became…
A CHANGING ROLE FOR CYPRUS DONKEYS
A DEEPLY RESPECTED CYPRIOT ANIMAL AN ICONIC SYMBOL OF THE ISLAND’S RURAL HERITAGE The Cyprus donkey is often considered an iconic symbol of the island’s rural heritage. Although these animals…
THE CYPRUS BLUNT NOSED VIPER
A VENOMOUS CYPRIOT 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,…
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…