Dragon's Blood Trees Face Collapse on Socotra

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These umbrella-shaped giants bleed bright red when cut - meet the Dragon's Blood trees of Socotra island.

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500-year-old living legends grow just 1 inch per year, making each lost tree an irreplaceable tragedy.

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Their secret power? These alien-looking trees catch fog and rain, feeding water to entire ecosystems below.

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80,000 adult trees remain standing - but young saplings struggle to survive against hungry goats.

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Two massive cyclones in 2015 destroyed centuries-old trees within days - climate change strikes hard.

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Local families build makeshift fences to protect baby trees: 'It's like watching your babies die,' says guardian Sena Keybani.

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The red sap holds healing secrets: Scientists found it fights inflammation, microbes, and helps wounds heal.

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5,000 tourists yearly come to see these living fossils, supporting local families through guided tours.

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Yemen's civil war creates tough choices: 'Basic services come first, climate issues would be luxury' - Government Advisor.

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Socotra holds 825 plant species - one-third found nowhere else on Earth.

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Each protected sapling brings hope, as island families fight to preserve Earth's rarest trees.

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Will these ancient giants survive? Local guardians work against time to save living history.

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