UNITED STATE POSTCARD COLLECTION

UNITED STATE POSTCARD COLLECTION

UNITED STATE POSTCARD COLLECTION

 

UNITED STATE POSTCARD COLLECTION

UNITED STATE POSTCARD COLLECTION

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.

UNITED STATE POSTCARD COLLECTION

UNITED STATE POSTCARD COLLECTION

U.S.A. PHONECARD COLLECTION

U.S.A. POSTCARD COLLECTION

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