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PURPLE-STRIPED JELLY

    With rhythmic pulses of its bell-shaped body, the purple-striped jelly waltzes through its open sea realm.  As it drifts, its regal tentacles and lacy mouth-arms stretch out to capture plankton.

The purple-striped jelly (Chrysaora colorata, formerly Pelagia colorata) is a species of jellyfish that exists primarily off the coast of California in Monterey Bay. The bell (body) of the jellyfish is up to 70 cm (27.6 inches or 2.3 feet) in diameter, typically with a radial pattern of stripes. The tentacles vary with the age of the individual, consisting typically of eight marginal long dark arms, and four central frilly oral arms. It is closely studied by scientists due to not much being known about their eating habits.

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CAMBODIA POSTCARD COLLECTION

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NETHERLAND POSTCARD COLLECTION

Aeroview of Montelbaanstorem....Netherland / Holland

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From: Marianne Harren / Holland - Netherland

Received: 01.30.2012

NETHERLAND POSTCARD COLLECTION

Dam Square - Aeroview

The famous historical site of Dam Square. - Amsterdam - Netherland/ Holland

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From: Marianne Harren / Holland - Netherland

Received: 01.30.2012

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KINDERDIJK (UNESCO site)

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From: Marianne Harren / Holland - Netherland
Received: 01.30.2012

INDIA POSTCARD COLLECTION

SHIVAJI - SAMARTHA RAMADAS

Vedanta Upadesa by Ramadas to Shivaji - Title sheet of the Marathi

Manuscript called Dasabodham

Thanjavur Maharaja Serfoji's Sarasvati Mahal Library Thanjavur, Tamil (2011)

Illustrated Manuscript

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From: Akhil Kumar / India
Sent: 12.10.2011
Received: 01.11.2012

GERMANY POSTCARD COLLECTION

Surgeon Fish

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From: Hanna Piasecka / Germany
Sent: 11.14.2011
Received: 12.01.2011

INDIA POSTCARD COLLECTION

Tiger

(Panthera Tigris, Linnaeus)

- is the national animal of India. Tiger is also called the lord of Jungles. As the national animal of India, tiger symbolizes India's wildlife wealth. The rare combination of grace, strength, agility and enormous power has earned the tiger great respect and high esteem. India is home to nearly half of the total population of tigers. The government of India launched the Project Tiger in 1973 to protect the royal animal.

Out of the eight races of the tiger, the Indian race, the Royal Bengal Tiger is found almost all over country (with the exception of the north-western region). With the launch of Project tiger in 1973, the tiger population showed a gradual increase and the census of 1993 puts the tiger population of the country at 3,750. Under Project tiger 23 tiger reserves have been established throughout the country, covering an area of 33,406 sq. km. Unfortunately due to negligence of authorities and poaching the tiger population of  India

is decreasing at an alarming rate. In fact, some of the tiger reserves do not have any tigers at all.

Tiger - National Animal of India

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From: Akhil Kumar / India

Sent: 11.03.2011
Received: 12.07.2011

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U.S.A. POSTCARD COLLECTION

TEXAS LONGHORN COW

Texas, U.S.A.

The Longhorn has always been a popular symbol of Texas.  The horns can have a spread over six feet.

The Texas Longhorn is a breed of cattle known for its characteristic horns, which can extend to over 1.8 m (5.9 ft) tip to tip for bulls, and 2.1 m (6.9 ft) tip to tip for steers and exceptional cows.

They are descendants of the first cattle in the New World, brought by Christopher Columbus and the Spanish colonists, and have a high drought-stress tolerance. Texas Longhorns are known for their diverse coloring, and can be any color or mix of colors, but dark red and white color mixes are the most dominant.

Thanks to Beadles of U.S.A.

Received: July 28, 2016

INDONESIA POSTCARD COLLECTION

Rooster

Thanks to Suryana Josephine Panggabean of Indonesia

Received: Feb. 20, 2016

INDONESIA POSTCARD COLLECTION

Maroon- Breasted Crowned Pigeon from New Guinea

Thank s to Suryana Josephine Panggabean of Indonesia

Received: Feb. 20, 2016

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Puffins (Atlantic puffin) Bird

Puffins (Atlantic puffin) small species of alcids (auks) in the bird genus Fratercula with a brightly coloured beak during the breeding season. These are pelagic seabirds that feed primarily by diving in the water. It is found in the North Atlantic Ocean.

Their short wings are adapted for swimming with a flying technique under water. In the air, they beat their wings rapidly (up to 400 times per minute) in swift flight, often flying low over the ocean's surface.

Thanks to Suryana Josephine Panggabean - INDONESIA

Received: June 28, 2016

GREECE POSTCARDS COLLECTION

ACROPOLIS

Athens, GREECE

UNESCO Site

World Famous Landmark

Sender:

Thanks to Mia Ayala – Kim of Philippines

Received: Nov. 14, 2015

The Acropolis of Athens is an ancient citadel located on a high rocky outcrop above the city of Athens and contains the remains of several ancient buildings of great architectural and historic significance, the most famous being the Parthenon.

The word acropolis comes from the Greek words (akron, "edge, extremity") and (polis, "city") The significance of the Acropolis of Athens is such that it is commonly known as "The Acropolis" without qualification.

There is evidence that the hill was inhabited as far back as the fourth millennium BC, it was Pericles (c. 495 – 429 BC) in the fifth century BC who coordinated the construction of the site's most important buildings including the Parthenon, the Propylaia, the Erechtheion and the Temple of Athena Nike.

UNESCO World Heritage Site

LOCATION: Greece   TYPE: Cultural  CRITERIA: i, ii, iii, iv, vi  REFERENCE: 404  INSCRIPTION: 1987 (11^th Session)

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AGRA FORT

Agra, INDIA

UNESCO Heritage site

Fortress

Sender:

Thank you Ashish Jain of INDIA

Date Received: Sept. 17, 2013

Agra Fort was built in red sand stone by Emperor Akbar in 1565.  It stretches almost 2.5 km. It was completed by Shah Jahan,  Akbar's grandson.