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 reptile can typically grow…
CYPRUS SEA TURTLES
A HAVEN FOR ENDANGEREDSEA TURTLES Some of the more secluded beaches of Cyprus are also a vital nesting ground for endangered sea turtles. The island’s sandy shores welcome back two…
THE STORY OF HOW THE NORTH AMERICAN MONARCH BUTTERFLY FOUND ITS WAY TO CYPRUS
THE NORTH AMERICAN MONARCH BUTTERFLY HOW DID THIS BUTTERFLY GET TO CYPRUS? AN ORANGE BEAUTY Initially, when first spotted in Cyprus, the North American Monarch butterfly was mistaken for a…
THE CYPRUS GRIFFON VULTURE
THE CYPRUS GRIFFON VULTURE A RESIDENT SPECIES The majestic aviators known as Griffon vultures are a resident species of Cyprus. Sightings of the bird by 2010, however, became rare, prompting…
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…