29 March 2026

imps of darkness

 

Marine Iguanas
stamp designed by David Gentleman, these marine iguanas were described by Darwin when he first came across them in 1835, as "hideous looking" and "clumsy" and called them "imps of darkness".  they are the only species of lizard to forage in the sea, living on seaweed and algae.

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6 comments:

  1. Mail Adventures29.3.26

    These seem creatures from a different planet!

    My I-animals are here.

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  2. FinnBadger29.3.26

    Great stamp, and great title for your post today. My I stamp is here: https://envelope100.blogspot.com/2026/03/i-is-for-instituto-and-innovacion.html

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  3. viridian29.3.26

    My contribution is here:
    https://viridianpostcard.blogspot.com/2026/03/sunday-stamps-letter-i.html

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  4. Joy29.3.26

    I like how Gentleman has taken that name and made them look like little gargoyles.
    My Island is here

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  5. Lisa29.3.26

    "Imps of Darkness..." I'd not read that before! What a fun name!
    Mine:
    https://thisandthatablog.blogspot.com/2026/03/sunday-stamps-march-29-2026.html

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  6. marina29.3.26

    Impressive stamp! and story.

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