Postcards Around the World: turtle

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2013-06-12

Leatherback sea turtle - Malaysia

Used, sent by Sapic12

"The leatherback sea turtle (Dermochelys coriacea), sometimes called the lute turtle, is the largest of all living turtles (as well as the largest extant sea turtle) and is the fourth largest modern reptile behind three crocodilians. It is the only living species in the genus Dermochelys. It can easily be differentiated from other modern sea turtles by its lack of a bony shell. Instead, its carapace is covered by skin and oily flesh. Dermochelys coriacea is the only extant member of the family Dermochelyidae." In: Wikipedia

2013-02-25

Giant Galapagos Tortoise (3D) - Ecuador

Unused, bought in Germany

"The Galápagos tortoise or Galápagos giant tortoise (Chelonoidis nigra) is the largest living species of tortoise and 10th-heaviest living reptile, reaching weights of over 400 kg (880 lb) and lengths of over 1.8 meters (5.9 ft). With life spans in the wild of over 100 years, it is one of the longest-lived vertebrates. A captive individual lived at least 170 years.

The tortoise is native to seven of the Galápagos Islands, a volcanic archipelago about 1,000 km (620 mi) west of the Ecuadorian mainland. Spanish explorers, who discovered the islands in the 16th century, named them after the Spanish galápago, meaning tortoise." In: Wikipedia

2013-01-30

Green sea turtle from Carolina coast - USA

US-1924504 sent by "david2051"

Information on the back side: "The green sea turtle grows to a maximum size of about 4 feet and weight of 440 pounds" .

"The green sea turtle (Chelonia mydas), also known as the green turtle, black (sea) turtle, or Pacific green turtle, is a large sea turtle of the family Cheloniidae. It is the only species in the genus Chelonia. Its range extends throughout tropical and subtropical seas around the world, with two distinct populations in the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans. The common name derives from the usually green fat found beneath its carapace.

This sea turtle's dorsoventrally flattened body is covered by a large, teardrop-shaped carapace; it has a pair of large, paddle-like flippers. It is usually lightly colored, although in the eastern Pacific populations parts of the carapace can be almost black. Unlike other members of its family, such as the hawksbill sea turtle and loggerhead sea turtle, C. mydas is mostly herbivorous. The adults commonly inhabit shallow lagoons, feeding mostly on various species of seagrasses." In: Wikipedia

2012-12-28

Postcrossing Meeting in Bielefeld - Germany

For the third year, Bielefeld was the place for another International Postcrossing Meeting! A lot of people went to this meeting and I recognize several signatures of the card.

"Refuge" by Luciano Candisani, sent by Anja

Several views of Bielefeld, sent by "azzurri"

2012-10-08

Sea Turtles - Portugal

The Oceanário de Lisboa has a temporary exhibition called "Sea Turtles. The Journey." I saw that exhibition and bought some cards:

2012-04-21

Turtle farm - Cayman Islands

This funny postcard was the result of a trade with ConEtoiles from USA. It shows a turtle farm at the Cayman Islands.

" Watch out for those turtles! Cayman Islands [?] famous Turtle Farm."

2012-04-13

"I didn't forgot" - Germany

unused, bought in Cologne (Germany)

German: "Ich hab's nicht wergesse..."

English: "I didn't forgot..."

2012-03-20

Turtle - Portugal

This is an ad card of the Alkantara Festival (2010) in Portugal. It's the 7th card of 8. Sent by PilotOne.

2011-08-14

The Great Barrier Reef - Australia

Sent by "hmassese"

"The Great Barrier Reef is the world's largest reef system composed of over 2,900 individual reefs and 900 islands stretching for over 2,600 kilometres (1,600 mi) over an area of approximately 344,400 square kilometres (133,000 sq mi). The reef is located in the Coral Sea, off the coast of Queensland in north-east Australia.

The Great Barrier Reef can be seen from outer space and is the world's biggest single structure made by living organisms. This reef structure is composed of and built by billions of tiny organisms, known as coral polyps. This reef supports a wide diversity of life and was selected as a World Heritage Site in 1981. CNN labeled it one of the seven natural wonders of the world. The Queensland National Trust named it a state icon of Queensland.

A large part of the reef is protected by the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park, which helps to limit the impact of human use, such as fishing and tourism. Other environmental pressures on the reef and its ecosystem include runoff, climate change accompanied by mass coral bleaching, and cyclic population outbreaks of the crown-of-thorns starfish.

The Great Barrier Reef has long been known to and used by the Aboriginal Australian and Torres Strait Islander peoples, and is an important part of local groups' cultures and spirituality. The reef is a very popular destination for tourists, especially in the Whitsunday Islands and Cairns regions. Tourism is an important economic activity for the region, generating $1 billion per year." In: Wikipedia

2011-06-09

TR-58730 - Loggerhead sea turtle

TR-58730 sent by akmeya1033

I used to have a turtle as a pet and I wouldn't mind to have this one! This Caretta caretta came from Turkey.

"The loggerhead sea turtle (Caretta caretta), or loggerhead, is an oceanic turtle distributed throughout the world. It is a marine reptile, belonging to the family Cheloniidae. The loggerhead measures up to 213 centimetres (84 in) long when fully grown. The adult loggerhead sea turtle weighs approximately 135 kilograms (300 lb). The skin ranges from yellow to brown in color, and the shell is typically reddish-brown. [...] The loggerhead sea turtle is found in the Atlantic, Pacific, and Indian oceans as well as the Mediterranean Sea. It spends most of its life in saltwater and estuarine habitats, with females briefly coming ashore to lay eggs. The loggerhead sea turtle has a low reproductive rate; females lay an average of four egg clutches and then become quiescent, producing no eggs for two to three years. The loggerhead reaches sexual maturity within 17–33 years and has a lifespan of 47–67 years." In: Wikipedia