Ian, Thanks for replying. Awhile back I received a small (very) pack of penguin feathers from a friend. These are aresome and would have lots of uses in flytying. I've checked the net many times and I can't find a source (like a zoo) that will give up molted feathers, much less a pelt or portion thereof. So I'm hoping that down there, closer to where they come from, you may be able to come up with some feathers, a pelt, or even an old stuffed museum bird that has seen its better days. Maybe one died in a zoo and they will sell the pelt? I'm mostly interested in the emperor penguin, but one the next size down ( I think the King penguin) would do well, too. The little guy's (Adelies, Rockhoppers and such) feathers would be too small for many of the applications I have in mind, and the neck feathers of the big one would take care of any small flies.
>From my research, I can't find anything on their status, and in talking to people at zoos, they're not on any endangered species list, or even threatened species list. In fact, I found one place that says they're over-populating because of too few leopard seals and other predators. So this is the favor I'm asking. Can you check on the availability of Emporer penguin feathers, pelts, or stuffed birds down there? If it winds up that they're protected or trade restricted, I'll understand. At least I'll know why they're so hard to come by. Thanks, DonO ----- Original Message ----- From: "Ian Mitchell" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[email protected]> Sent: Tuesday, March 22, 2005 9:24 PM Subject: RE: [VFB] Australia > Yep, DonO, > > Ian is here in Australia... missed your first message cos it went to my Junk > mail.... > > How can I help ? > > Ian > > > > Homepage:- > http://www.angelfire.com/on/theriverbank > SwapPage > http://www.angelfire.com/on/theriverbank/ftswaps.html > > >
