"This species is only found in the northern mountains of Ethiopia. Only 150–200 animals were surviving in 1963, but now the population has increased to 500 individuals. They have been hunted extensively for meat and horns. The horns are used as mugs and as trophies. Habitat loss is another major threat against the species. Encroaching settlement, livestock grazing, and cultivation are all problems. Road construction is also fragmenting the habitat. Luckily, the Semien National Park which was established in 1969 has helped the species. However, they are still in trouble and need some more conservation measures to help protect them."
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Walia_Ibex
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What wonderful colorful postcards. They look almost brand new!
Happy PFF!
I appreciated your comments about Fathers on today's blog. VERY interesting. Thank you!
These maximum cards ARE uncirculated thru the mail as postcards. They were sold as such by WWF from Switzerland.
Beautiful, again. Thanks for your mail. I have no postcards of wild mammals in my collection, but I'll be on the look-out for you. Happy PFF.
Wonderful animals, those horns look better on them than as ornaments, hope they are getting more protection. Great maximun cards.
Another species that I wasn't familiar with.
Ibex is one of my favorite scrabble words, and good to know for crossword puzzles.
Gorgeous animal. Happy PFF
Great to see these wild animals on postcards! Some fascinating images!
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