The giant panda is the rarest of the bears and among the most threatened. Being such a picky eater probably doesn't help. They are super adorable, though, and are a favourite of zoo visitors where they are loaned out for conservation and breeding purposes.
Both the panda and koala have been the 'face' of their respective home countries for many years.
two endangered species for Sunday Stamps
"Little Britain"
taking a rest from the hard work of gardening
then, on to university, if that is your desire ...
and if you can afford it.
back in 2002-2008 when this series was issued, it might have been a little more attainable than in 2023.
received from the Netherlands
Right, here is my idea for a postcard challenge. There will be a general monthly theme with a related weekly challenge that narrows it down. There will likely be overlaps. And there will be repeats but with slight variations. If you don't have - or can't find - something for a specific week, feel free to post something from a different week two times.
Again, feel free to interpret the theme/challenge any way you wish.
This will be on THURSDAYS. I don't have a catchy name figured out yet.
glass window of synagogue and the embroidery pattern of the shawl
perhaps the fastest fish in the sea, a sailfish can reach speeds of over 100km/hr
Both like warm or temperate seas, though neither fish can be found in the Mediterranean
clockwise from top left: Darwin, NT; Brisbane, QLD; Sydney, NSW; Canberra ACT; Melbourne, VIC; Hobart Tas; Adelaide, SA; Perth, WA
In 1986, the theme was Nature Conservation
In 1965, the participating countries were still using the same design, in this case "tree spring"
shades of soft (not Barbie) pink for Europa stamps
Place de Brouckère has some of the city's most important entertainment venues. It was completed around 1870, after the River Senne was covered over.
some sporting activity for Sunday Stamps
