Unlike pine or oak trees, which grow 25 to 35 inches per year, dragon's blood trees creep along at just about 1 inch annually. By the time they reach maturity, many have already succumbed to an ...

Dragon's blood trees are seen from the highest peak on the Yemeni island of Socotra, Sept. 19, 2024. Credit: AP/Annika Hammerschlag ...

Invasive goats endanger young trees But storms aren’t the only threat. Unlike pine or oak trees, which grow 60 to 90 centimetres per year, dragon’s blood trees creep along at just 2 to 3 ...

The Socotra archipelago, one of the most biologically diverse places on Earth, was classified a UNESCO Natural World Heritage site in 2008, but is now facing ecological devastation as a result of ...

A dragon blood's tree overlooks a natural infinity pool within Homhil Protected Area on the Yemeni island of Socotra on Sept. 21, 2024. (AP Photo/Annika Hammerschlag) ...

Dragon’s blood trees are seen from the highest peak on the Yemeni island of Socotra, Sept. 19, 2024. (AP Photo/Annika Hammerschlag) ...

A dragon blood's tree overlooks a natural infinity pool within Homhil Protected Area on the Yemeni island of Socotra on Sept. 21, 2024. (AP Photo/Annika Hammerschlag) ...

Unlike pine or oak trees, which grow 60 to 90 centimeters (25 to 35 inches) per year, dragon’s blood trees creep along at just 2 to 3 centimeters (about 1 inch) annually.