This is another maximum card from Taiwan/Republic of China, made specially for me, at my specific request, by my good friend Shu-i. Thank you, again! :)
She managed to professionally custom-create this postcard, as well as others for the other animal stamps that I indicated. Then she affixed the stamp and had it handcancelled at the Post Office.
I'd love to have such a philatelic partner/friend in every country in the world...:)
And I am returning the favor - I am not just requesting items. I am offering, as well.
"If you want to HAVE a friend, you have TO BE one." :)
The Chinese Pangolin (Manis pentadactyla) is a very interesting animal. Read for yourself. There are 8 species of pangolins in Asia and Africa.
The keratin plates, razor-sharp, are a great armor. Sisterhood of ants, bite me!
"A pangolin (pronounced /ˈpæŋɡəlɪn/), also scaly anteater or Tenggiling, is a mammal of the order Pholidota. There is only one extant family (Manidae) and one genus (Manis) of pangolins, comprising eight species. There are also a number of extinct taxa. Pangolins have large keratin scales covering their skin and are the only mammals with this adaptation.[2] They are found in tropical regions of Africa and Asia. The name "pangolin" derives from the Malay word pengguling("something that rolls up")."
How to raid a cathedral:
The pangolin raids a termite cathedral mound for a meal.
When the going gets tough, just...hang on!
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First of all, I've never heard of this animal. Second, I would have never guessed it was a mammal! Thanks for sharing and teaching me something new today. :)
What a great postcard!
Fascinating animal. Seems to me very practical if there are termites in your neighbourood. Happy PFF.
I have a warm spot in my heart for the pangolin ... actually the pangolin I'm close to is a mask from Africa used in dances/harvest/celebrations. Unusual animal. Wonderful card and wonderful friend.
You have the neatest posts - there is so much I don't know about so many things! I probably won't retain it in my head (nothing much stays there anymore for very long!!) but it's fun to read about new to me things. Carol
YIKES what long claws you have!!!! I would never have thought the pangolin was a mammal from looking at it. Sort of looks like an armadillo. SO INTERESTING. I am going to have to find out more about these cute creatures. TFS. Happy PFF!
I don't like the look of those claws! Interesting though, I've heard the name but never really known much about them.
Curious creatures, rather beautiful scales, looks lie a suit of armour. I'm wondering about their size, I'm clicking on your link.
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