Author Archives: World National Parks

World Wildlife Fund postage stamps issued Venezuela in 1992. This set of four stamps (Michel #2729 – #2732) depicts the Red-footed Tortoise (Geohelone carbonaria) and the South American River Turtle (Podocnemis expansa), both species found in Venezuela. Red-footed tortoise (Chelonoidis … Continue reading →

Short-beaked echidna (Tachyglossus aculeatus) Found throughout Australia, the short-beaked echidna (Tachyglossus aculeatus) is one of four living species of echidna. Short-beaked echidnas can live where there is a good supply of ants and termites. The short-beaked echidna locates its food … Continue reading →

Duck-billed Platypus (Ornithorhynchus anatinus) The duck-billed platypus (Ornithorhynchus anatinus) is an egg-laying mammal endemic to Australia. The platypus lives near rivers and is an excellent swimmer, spending much of its day in the water foraging for food. The platypus feeds … Continue reading →

Comores 1983 Horse Postage Stamps showing the following breeds: Arabian (Pur-Sang Arabe) – Anglo-Arabian (Anglo-Arabe) – Lipizzan – Tennessee – Appaloosa – Thoroughbred (Pur-Sang Anglais) – Clysdale – Andalou Horse Stamps From Around The World The modern horse (Equus ferus … Continue reading →

Comoro Islands 2009 African Coelacanth (Latimeria chalumnae) Postage Stamp The Comoro Islands celebrated this living fossil, the African coelacanth (Latimeria chalumnae), on their 300 Comorian franc postage stamp issued in 2009. This was one of several postage stamps issued by … Continue reading →

1972 Complete Set of Marine Fishes Stamps From Fujeira Fujeira, known also as Fujairah, is one of the seven emirates, or states, that comprise the United Arab Emirates (“UAE”). The United Arab Emirates is located in the Middle East, between … Continue reading →

The superb lyrebird (Menura novaehollandiae) is an Australian songbird, featured on the Australian 1 Shilling postage stamp, as well as on the Australian 10 cent coin, the Australian 100 dollar note, and many Australian government emblems and logos. The superb … Continue reading →

The King Salmon Wildlife Conservation 3 cent Stamp, Scott # 1079, was issued by the United States in November of 1956. This beautiful stamp is shown above on a first day issue. The King Salmon (Oncorhynchus tshawytscha) , also know … Continue reading →