#Animal stamps
Rusmarka released the “Endangered Species” EUROPA 2021 stamp!
Rusmarka released a special EUROPA 2021 stamp to celebrate the environmental and historical importance of each species, as well as draw attention to the animals that are registered in the Red List of threatened species of the Russian Federation. This great item is the Russian entry to Europa 2021 philatelic competition, for which this year's theme is 'Endangered National Species'. The stamp
Croatian fauna – three beautiful stamps released!
Croatia Post released three great stamps featuring the representatives of the country’s fauna. This philatelic release is devoted to marine animals. The items show loggerhead sea turtle (Caretta caretta), the common bottlenose dolphin (Tursiops truncatus), and the giant devil rays (Mobula mobular). The issue was created by Nataša Odak, a designer from Zagreb. The loggerhead sea turtl
Liechtenstein Post introduced two Europa 2021 “Endangered Species” stamps!
PostEurop conducts a kind of philatelic competition each year, according to the rules of which the member states issue stamps on the common topic. Liechtenstein Post unveiled two Europa 2021 stamps the theme of which is “Endangered Native Wildlife”. The issue is devoted to such animals as noble crayfish and weasel. The first item depicts the weasel that is the world’s smallest p
Four Croatian “Children’s World” stamps show cute cats!
Croatia Post released four new stamps within its Children's World philatelic series. This cute release is devoted to cats. The items show such breeds of cats as the Bengal, Bombay, Egyptian Mau, and Norwegian Forest. The issue was designed by Katarina Lončar, a designer from Zagreb. The first item shows the Bengal cat that is a relatively new breed of cats that is a cross between a black cat and
Five new Canadian stamps feature snow mammals!
Canada Post released five captivating stamps, the theme of which is Canada’s wildlife. These five items feature the beauty of snow mammals that reside in Canada and adapted to surviving the snowy winter weather of the country by turning their dark fur into white. The issue was designed by Adrian Horvath and the photos of animals were taken by different photographers like Robert Postma, Miche
Domestic cats – three new stamps released by Slovenia Post
The origins of the domestic cat date back to ancient Egypt. At that time these animals even became a status symbol. Today cats are found all over the world and have the status of pets. Domestic cats come in many different varieties, since reproduction is left to nature. Slovenia Post issued three new stamps and one miniature sheet depicting various breeds of cats. The first stamp features a Europ
Six stamps feature the species from Ocean Park Hong Kong!
Ocean Park Hong Kong is an excellent marine theme park that incorporates entertainment, education and conservation. It is very popular with local community and overseas visitors. There you can get close to animals and have a fun-packed and multifaceted experience. The aim of this park is to promote the important values of respecting the nature and protecting the environment. Hongkong Post r
Austria's Lipizzaner stud farm honored with a special stamp!
100 years ago, the Lippizans, the world-famous white horses of the Spanish Riding School, found a home in Piber in western Styria. To mark this important event Austria Post released a stamp featuring the grace and beauty of the Lippizan mare Triesta with her foal Maestoso. A handwritten stud book can be seen in the background. The artwork for this stamp issue was provided by Anita Kern. Lipizzane
Mammals of Scandinavia – two great stamps released by Greenland Post!
This year’s Norden series is focused on Mammals, and this is a theme that has always been highly popular in Greenland. This will be the last time the Nordic postal administrations issue the common themed stamps, so these will be the last Greenlandic Norden stamps. Such a decision was reached by unanimous agreement among all eight Nordic postal administrations. This spectacular issue was desi
Pygmy animals – four cute stamps issued by Croatia Post
Croatia Post introduced a special issue entitled “Children's World - Pygmy Animals”. The name of this little animal tells us a lot about its origin – Africa – but they are present throughout Europe, Asia and New Zealand. The animals that appeared on these colourful philatelic items are African pygmy hedgehog, dwarf chickens, pony, and Vietnamese pot-bellied pig. The issue w
