JAMAICA

$50: this 2007 issue shows the bright Broughtonia orchid, from a series of orchid stamps issued at the holidays

PALAU

20c pair: this WWF issue shows two Pacific whales, the massive Blue and Great Sperm whales.

MADAGASCAR

1500fr: this colorul Rotary and Lions Club issue features a rural medical workshop, a common site in the African region

MADAGASCAR

500fr: this 2002 issue shows the idyllic beaches of Nosy Iranja

NEW CALEDONIA

51fr: Coral reefs and marine life are a common theme of Caledonian stamps; this issue featured the crown sea urchin

SEYCHELLES

R3: this se-tenant pair shows the range maps of two species of endemic island birds: the Seychelles and Aldabra Blue Pigeons

ST. KITTS

80c: the Common Ground Dove is a frequent site in the Caribbean, in shady groves, gardens or parks

TRISTAN da CUNHA

10p: Dark island cliffs and rough seas of the Atlantic are the subject of this artistic view of Tristan da Cunha

TONGA

10s: this marine life issue shows the Sunset or Dot Dash Butterfly-fish, a reef denizen

TUVALU

15c: the Tiger Shark is featured on this overprinted issue, one of the first to bear the name of independent Tuvalu over the former name, Gilbert & Ellice

BR. VIRGIN IS.

$2: the Beach Morning Glory is a common site across the Caribbean, with their hardy foliage and bright hues

BR. VIRGIN IS.

10c: a colorful troupe of revelers is pictured on this issue celebrating the anniv. of Emancipation

TUVALU

5c: the Rainbow Butterfly fish is featured in this gorgeous marine life definitive

PAPUA

K1: this stunning Dendrobium spp. is called "May River Red" and was featured on a recent orchids issue

PITCAIRN

10c: this WWF issue shows the stunning Stephen's or Henderson Lory, an island endemic with a very restricted range.

ST. LUCIA

$1: in 2000 St. Lucia celebrated 21 years of independence from the UK; this national symbols issue shows the island's coat of arms

ST. LUCIA

25c: this issue celebrates 200 years of island postal service, and shows the first stamps issued by St. Lucia