Ross Dependency (2014)
19th November, 2014. Christchurch
Penguins are the most commonly found birds in Antarctica, and the Ross Dependency 2014 stamp issue features the five unique breeds of penguin that choose to call this cold, dry continent home.
Truly flightless birds, penguins have evolved traits that make them perfect for icy conditions such as those of Antarctica. While many different colonies of penguins live in Antarctica, the majority of the world’s penguins prefer to inhabit other cooler waters in the Southern Hemisphere. A layer of fat under their feathers keeps them warm and a white belly acts as a camouflage keeping them safe from predators when swimming under ice.
The unique round stamps in this issue depict the emperor, Adelie, macaroni, gentoo and chinstrap penguins in their natural habitats, and feature an over-gloss of a compass design.
Truly flightless birds, penguins have evolved traits that make them perfect for icy conditions such as those of Antarctica. While many different colonies of penguins live in Antarctica, the majority of the world’s penguins prefer to inhabit other cooler waters in the Southern Hemisphere. A layer of fat under their feathers keeps them warm and a white belly acts as a camouflage keeping them safe from predators when swimming under ice.
The unique round stamps in this issue depict the emperor, Adelie, macaroni, gentoo and chinstrap penguins in their natural habitats, and feature an over-gloss of a compass design.
Ross Dependency (2014)
19th November, 2014. Christchurch
Macaroni Penguin (馬可羅尼企鵝)
Ross Dependency (2014)
19th November, 2014. Christchurch
Ross Dependency (2014)
19th November, 2014. Christchurch
Emperor Penguin (皇帝企鵝)
Ross Dependency (2014)
19th November, 2014. Christchurch
Ross Dependency (2014)
19th November, 2014. Christchurch
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