A Louisiana Alligator

A Louisiana Alligator 

 

Galapagos Islands Land Iguana

Islas Galapagos
Ecuador

Iguana de Tierra - Isla Espanola
Land Iguana - Espanola Island
2015

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The Galapagos land iguana (Conolophus subcristatus) is a species of lizard that is only found in the Galápagos Islands.  They grow to a length of three to five feet with a body weight of up to twenty-five pounds.

A Handsome Turquoise Collared Lizard

I'm so Handsome

Turquoise Collared Lizard
(Crotaphytus collars)
A Native to California
Photo: John Kamenchuk
2014

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Collared Lizards are known for their ability to run on their hind legs, looking like small dinosaurs.

Jungle Babies from The Rainforest Cafe

Jungle Babies
Rainforest Cafe
Pop Art

This postcard features an alligator, gorilla, sloth, tiger, black panther (cougar), monkey, orangutan and a bird.  It is postmarked in 2015.

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Rainforest Cafe is a themed restaurant chain. The first location opened in the Mall of America in Minnesota, USA on February 3, 1994.

Each Rainforest Cafe restaurant is designed to depict some features of a tropical rainforest, including plant growth, mist, waterfalls and figures of rainforest animals. Some of the animals are animatronic and start making animals noises and move.  My favorite part of these restaurants is when there is a 'rain storm' inside.  All the lights dim and there is 'lightning' and then it starts to rain inside the restaurant.  Not on the customers, only in parts by the walls. But it is very fun.  Our family loved to eat here when we visited Walt Disney World in Orlando, Florida. 

Steve Irwin, The Crocodile Hunter

You're a Bit Naughty!
The Crocodile Hunter

Animal Planet
The All Animal Channel

This is an unused Max Racks, free advertising postcard featuring Steve Irwin and a Crocodile.  It is from 2000. 

A Sea Turtle from Florida

Florida
Sea turtles are a protected species in Florida ocean waters.
2014

Hawaiian Green Sea Turtle

Hawaiian Green Sea Turtle

The Hawaiian Green Seat Turtle, or honu, is listed as an endangered species.
Photo by Peter French.
2012

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Like other sea turtles, green sea turtles migrate long distances between feeding grounds and hatching beaches. Many islands worldwide are known as Turtle Island due to green sea turtles nesting on their beaches. Females crawl out on beaches, dig nests and lay eggs during the night. Later, hatchlings emerge and scramble into the water. Those that reach maturity may live to eighty years in the wild.

An Alligator in an Advertisement for State Farm Insurance

John Woolard is brave, but he doesn't take chances when rescuing alligators...on the back...Life is risky enough, don't take a chance with your auto insurance.
2001

Steve Irwin and a Crocodile

Steve Irwin at the Australia Zoo
2000

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Stephen Robert "Steve" Irwin (22 February 1962 – 4 September 2006), nicknamed "The Crocodile Hunter", was an Australian wildlife expert, television personality, and conservationist. Irwin achieved worldwide fame from the television series The Crocodile Hunter, an internationally broadcast wildlife documentary series which he co-hosted with his wife Terri.

Irwin died on 4 September 2006 after being pierced in the chest by a stingray barb while filming an underwater documentary film titled Ocean's Deadliest. 

An Alligator in Florida - Get Wild

Florida gators like Albert can grow to 20 feet and weigh as much as 1000 pounds.  more passive than commonly portrayed, they inhabit most of Florida's inland lakes and swamps.
1994

Crocodile from the Rico/Maresca Art Gallery

Croc, 1997, Photograph by Larry Gianettino
Courtesy Ricco/Maresca Gallery, New York 

Exaggeration Postcard from Australia Featuring a Crocodile

Bugger!
Australia
2007

A Pre-Paid Crocodile Postcard from Australia

Saltwater crocodiles, some over five metres long, inhabit the waters of Kakadu National Park in the Northern Territory.
Photograph: Tony Karacsonyi

Postage Pre-paid from Australia in 2007

Exaggeration Postcard: Florida Alligator

All the way from Florida

The Alligator is a native of the Florida Everglades.  For some time its skin has been fashionably used in the manufacture of bags, shoes, etc., and with this increasing use they had been hunted until they ere almost extinct.  To remedy this situation and supply the demand, several thriving Alligator farms are now in operation, where the breeding and care of alligators is the main industry.
1966

Lots of Crocodiles in Australia

Crocodile  Australia

Left: The Saltwater or Estuarine Crocodile grows to more than 6 metres.  It is the largest and most dangerous species of crocodile in the world.
Right:  Freshwater Crocodiles grow to a maximum of 3 metres and post little threat to humans.

Thanks Misterteapot for this great card!  I think I remember you letting me know the shoppers  on coupon day were more scary than these Crocs!  lol ;-D
2008 

A Baby Crocodile

G'Day Mate!!!

Byron Bay
Australia

Australian Saltwater Crocodile
2008

I love that they show the egg it's being hatched from in the photo! 

Crocodile Puzzle Postcard

Auinkan
Aboriginal Rock Art

Crocodiles

made in Australia by Wilderness Warehouse

this 'Postpuzzle' postcard is an actual puzzle - 35 pieces!

It was mailed from Australia in 2008.

An Iguana as part of Caribbean Culture

Caribbean Culture
You are sure to find some of the most interesting cultural aspects of the Caribbean.  From dancing Mocko Jumbies at cultural events to the sounds of the steel pan being played throughout the Caribbean by local musicians.

There is also a recipe on the back for

Tropical Fruit Salad
Serves 6 to 8

2 ripe bananas, peeled & cut into rounds,
2 ripe mangoes, peeled, seeded & cubed,
3 slices fresh pineapple, peeled & cubed,
1 pink grapefruit, peeled, seeded & Segmented,
1 fresh orange; peeled, seeded & segmented,
2 Carambolas (star fruit), cut into 1/4 inch slices,
Juice 4 passion fruits,
1 Tbsp brown sugar,
2 Tbsp light rum,
freshly grated nutmeg,
juice of 1 lemon,
fresh mint leaves:

Combine fruits in a mixing bowl.  Sprinkle with sugar, rum, nutmeg and lemon juice.  Mix well.  Refrigerate 1 hour before serving, then garnish with fresh mint leaves.
2008

An Iguana With a Pretty Face in the Virgin Islands

Just another pretty face...
Virgin Islands

You'll find iguanas all over the Virgin Islands.  A reptile, full grown iguanas range between 4 and 6 feet in length.  Their skin is rough, colored anywhere between bright green and brown, and they have scales on their back, a long, shiplash like tail as well as long fingers and claws to help them climb trees.  The Virgin Islands are located in the Eastern Caribbean, 1500 miles from Miami and 40 miles from Puerto Rico.
2008

A Crocodile Standing

Crocodile

This postcard was printed in France, sent from Finland in 2008.