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SOUTHERN AFRICA'S THREATENED WILDLIFE by John Ledger (SIGNED) Hard cover NO d/wrapper – 211x214 mm – Endangered Wildlife Trust st Edition 85 pages – index included – numerous colour illustrations/maps. V/Good+++ cond tightly bound; clean; mildly rubbed; appears unread.

Ukraine 2 UAH,120 Years of Kharkiv Zoo, ZOOPARK, Animals, Elephant, 2015, Coin Edition Technical Specs Presentation Country:   Ukraine Metal Purity:    Nickel Silver Box:   No Year of Issue:   2015 Weight:   12.8 CoA:   No Face Value:   2 hryvnias Dimensions:   31     Quality:   special uncirculated     Mintage:   35000   New coin with capsule The coin commemorates one of the oldest zoos in Europe, which performs cultural and educational functions and is the an architectural landmark of Kharkiv. The zoo is located in the city center, occupying the an area of 22 hectares and comprising about 400 species of fish, amphibians, reptiles, birds and mammals. Among them, there are 145 rare and endangered species listed in the International Red List of Threatened Species and the Red List of Threatened Species of Ukraine. In 1925, Kharkiv Zoo was the first in Ukraine to buy for its collection the a representative of one of the largest animals in the world - the elephant. Obverse: above there is the Small Coat of Arms of Ukraine with the semicircular inscription ¿¿¿¿¿¿¿ (Ukraine), the conventionalized composition: animals in the zoo meeting young visitors at the entrance; below - the legend 2015 (the coin issue year), the coin face value 2 ¿¿¿¿¿¿ (2 hryvnias); the mark of the National Bank of Ukraine Mint (to the right). ____________________________________________________  Feel free to e-mail me with any questions.

Ukraine 2 UAH,120 Years of Kharkiv Zoo, ZOOPARK, Animals, Elephant, 2015, Coin Edition Technical Specs Presentation Country:   Ukraine Metal Purity:    Nickel Silver Box:   No Year of Issue:   2015 Weight:   12.8 CoA:   No Face Value:   2 hryvnias Dimensions:   31     Quality:   special uncirculated     Mintage:   35000   New coin with capsule The coin commemorates one of the oldest zoos in Europe, which performs cultural and educational functions and is the an architectural landmark of Kharkiv. The zoo is located in the city center, occupying the an area of 22 hectares and comprising about 400 species of fish, amphibians, reptiles, birds and mammals. Among them, there are 145 rare and endangered species listed in the International Red List of Threatened Species and the Red List of Threatened Species of Ukraine. In 1925, Kharkiv Zoo was the first in Ukraine to buy for its collection the a representative of one of the largest animals in the world - the elephant. Obverse: above there is the Small Coat of Arms of Ukraine with the semicircular inscription ??????? (Ukraine), the conventionalized composition: animals in the zoo meeting young visitors at the entrance; below - the legend 2015 (the coin issue year), the coin face value 2 ?????? (2 hryvnias); the mark of the National Bank of Ukraine Mint (to the right). ____________________________________________________  Feel free to e-mail me with any questions.

CHAMPIONS OF THE WILD - WHALES / GIANT TURTLES Synopsis: Across the world scientists, activists and biologists dedicate their lives to studying some of the world’s rarest, most endangered species. Through years of close observation these individuals, often working against traditional scientific thought, have come to understand their animals better than anyone. They are the CHAMPIONS OF THE WILD. WHALES 40 tons of mystery! An ocean traveller for millions of years; the stuff of legend an myth. Even todays humans know little of whales, but for 25 years researcher Jim Darring has been pulling back this giant sea dwellers veil of secrecy. It’s the key to the whales future. The more we know about them, the more fascinated we have become, and the greater is our personal stake for their survival. GIANT TURTLES For 100 million years, they have cruised the seas, travelling astounding distances every year. Today every single species of sea turtle is either threatened or endangered. Peter Pritchard saw his first sea turtle in an Irish aquarium, and he immediately fell in love. Over the past 35 years, he has seen every species of turtle in the sea and has travelled the globe to study these intriguing reptiles. When it comes to conservation, Pritchard firmly believes that “people are always the problem, and people are always the solution.” He has worked with Audley James and other members of the indigenous Arawak community in Moruka, Guyana, to ensure that young people grow up to love and respect turtles - and that the days when turtles were slaughtered for meat are gone forever. With breathtaking underwater photography, Giant Sea turtles offers a unique picture of some of the world’s most mysterious creatures.     Starring: In Association With Discovery Channel   Category: Documentary, Wildlife   Age Restriction: ALL AGES

CHAMPIONS OF THE WILD - GIANT SEA TURTLES / SEA HORSES Synopsis: Across the world scientists, activists and biologists dedicatetheir lives to studying some of the worlds rarest, mostendangered species. Through years of close observation theseindividuals, often working against traditional scientific thought,have come to understand their animals better than anyone.They are the CHAMPIONS OF THE WILD. GIANT TURTLES For 100 million years, they have cruised the seas, travelling astounding distances every year. Today every single species of sea turtle is either threatened or endangered. Peter Pritchard saw his first sea turtle in an Irish aquarium, and he immediately fell in love. Over the past 35 years, he has seen every species of turtle in the sea and has travelled the globe to study these intriguing reptiles. When it comes to conservation, Pritchard firmly believes that “people are always the problem, and people are always the solution.” He has worked with Audley James and other members of the indigenous Arawak community in Moruka, Guyana, to ensure that young people grow up to love and respect turtles - and that the days when turtles were slaughtered for meat are gone forever. With breathtaking underwater photography, Giant Sea turtles offers a unique picture of some of the world’s most mysterious creatures. Seahorses are a genus of fish belonging to the family Syngnathidae, which also includes pipefish and leafy sea dragons. There are over 32 species of seahorse, mainly found in shallow tropical and temperate waters throughout the world. They prefer to live in sheltered areas such as sea grass beds, coral reefs, or mangroves. Hippocampus ingens. Hippocampus erectus are larger seahorses found anywhere from Nova Scotia down to around Uruguay. Fascinated by the fact that Seahorses is the only animal on earth is which the male becomes pregnant and gives birth, biologist amanda Vincent embarked on a long-term study of this fish species and has since become the worlds leading expert on seahorses.     Starring: In Association With Discovery Channel   Category: Documentary, Wildlife   Age Restriction: ALL AGES

Ukraine, 10 hryven, Sterlet, Flora and Fauna of Ukraine, 2012, Silver, box Edition Technical Specs Presentation Country:   Ukraine Metal Purity:    Silver 0.925 Box:   Yes Year of Issue:   2012 Weight:   31,1 CoA:   Yes Face Value:   10 hryvnias Dimensions:   38,61     Quality:   Proof     Mintage:   7000   New coins with capsules and CoA The commemorative coin is dedicated to the sterlet, an endangered species of sturgeon. This bottom-dwelling fish is usually found in deep river basins with clean flowing water, and tends to live alone or in small groups. The sterlet is in Ukraine`s Red List of Threatened Species. ____________________________________________________  Feel free to e-mail me with any questions.

Ukraine, 10 hrv, The Great Bustard, Flora and Fauna of Ukraine, 2013, Silver,box Edition Technical Specs Presentation Country: Ukraine Metal Purity: Silver 0.925 Box: Yes Year of Issue: 2013 Weight: 31,1 CoA: Yes Face Value: 10 hryvnias Dimensions: 38,61 Quality: Proof Mintage: 5000 New coins with capsules and CoA The coin is dedicated to the great bustard, one of the largest birds in Ukraine. This disappearing species from the gruiformes order is on the Ukrainian and European Red List of Threatened Species as a worldwide endangered species. ____________________________________________________ Feel free to e-mail me with any questions.

Ukraine 2 hryvnia Great Bustard Otis Tarda Fauna Red List color nickel coin 2013 Edition Technical Specs Presentation Country: Ukraine Metal Purity: Nickel Silver Box: No Year of Issue: 2013 Weight: 12.8 CoA: No Face Value: 2 hryvnias Dimensions: 31 Quality: special uncirculated Mintage: 30000 New coin with capsule The coin is dedicated to the great bustard, one of the largest birds in Ukraine. This disappearing species from the gruiformes order is on the Ukrainian and European Red List of Threatened Species as a worldwide endangered species. ____________________________________________________ Feel free to e-mail me with any questions.