Rare Breeds on Isle of Man April 16 Issue On April 16 the Isle of The stamps in the min- Man also will issue a min- iature sheet feature detailed iature sheet that showcases paintings by artist Dr. Jer- the work of the Manx Ark emy Paul of endangered Project and celebrates animals including several 100 years of the Southern living on the Island: Manx District Agricultural So- Loaghtan sheep, Northern ciety. The sheet presents dairy shorthorn cattle, Cots- six paintings of British wold sheep, Exmoor ponies, animals, now considered Gloucestershire old spot pig rare breeds. and Irish moiled cattle. The Manx Ark Project Paul Davis of the Manx protects rare breeds of farm animals for the future and is an Ark Project said: “The beautiful animals depicted on these initiative that was developed by Isle of Man farm owner Paul stamps underline what we stand to lose if we allow endangered Davis in conjunction with the Rare Breeds Survival Trust. The breeds to become extinct. I am thrilled that the Isle of Man Post Isle of Man is an ideal sanctuary to house some of the very Office has recognized and commemorated our work with these rarest breeds of British farm animals, a measure that serves as precious resources.” a protection against any epidemics in Great Britain or Ireland This issues may be ordered online with free worldwide and for the provision of ongoing research. delivery https://www.iompost.com/stamps-coins/, the Isle Commercial pressures have led to the extinction of many of Man Post Office site. British breeds. Since the 1970s, the Rare Breeds Survival Trust You may also see all the 2014 Isle of Man issues to date has worked to preserve traditional breeds and keep them from at http://www.stampnewsnow.com/IsleOfManNewIssues.html, extinction and since that start no breed has been lost. our Stamp News Now page for the Isle of Man.