Category - Flora and Fauna

Embark on a captivating philatelic journey through the diverse and vibrant world of flora and fauna postage stamps! Discover the beauty, diversity, and importance of the Earth’s plant and animal life through these stunning stamps. From the classic issues featuring exquisite flowers, majestic wildlife, and lush forests to the modern commemoratives highlighting endangered species, conservation efforts, and botanical gardens, explore the wonders of flora and fauna through philately. Collect these enchanting stamps, uncover their fascinating stories, and immerse yourself in the beauty and importance of preserving our natural world. Let the stamps transport you to lush rainforests, colorful coral reefs, and the captivating habitats where plants and animals thrive. Start your collection today and embark on a flora and fauna stamp adventure that will inspire your appreciation for the incredible diversity of life on our planet and the need to protect it for future generations.

America FDC 1978 Barred Owl & Great Horned Owl

September 24, 2023
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Birds, Countries and Territories, First Day Covers, Special Collections and Events, Special Releases, United States America, United States of America, Wildlife
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America FDC 1978 Barred Owl & Great Horned Owl

Issue: America FDC 1978 Barred Owl & Great Horned Owl

Type: First Day Cover

Number of Stamps: 2

Stamps Denomination: 15c, 15c,

Issue Date: 26 AUG 1978

Issued By:  United States Post

America FDC 1978 Barred Owl & Great Horned Owl

America FDC 1978 Barred Owl & Great Horned Owl

America FDC 1978 Barred Owl & Great Horned Owl

In 1978 the United States Postal Service issued a set of four postage stamps featuring North American owls, including the barred owl and the great horned owl. These stamps were part of a series known as the North American Wildlife series and were designed to celebrate the rich biodiversity of North American wildlife. The series included a variety of animals and birds from the region.

About FDC American Owl

Barred Owl:

Barred owls are found throughout eastern North America, from the Atlantic coast to the Great Plains and as far north as southern Canada. They have also expanded their range into the Pacific Northwest. Barred owls are medium-sized owls with a distinctive barred pattern on their plumage. They have round faces with dark eyes and no ear tufts.

Great Horned Owl:

Great horned owls are large owls with “horns” or tufts of feathers on their heads (hence the name “horned”). They have a mottled brown and gray plumage and large, powerful talons.

 

FDC Cocos Islands 50 Years of Stamps

September 23, 2023
msaud
Aquatic Animals, Australia, First Day Covers, Flora and Fauna
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FDC Cocos Islands 50 Years of Stamps

Issue: FDC Cocos Island 50 Years of Stamps, Cocos (Keeking) Islands, Australia

Type: First day Cover (FDC)

Number of Stamps: 1

Stamps Denomination: 5c 

Issue Date: 4 June 2013

Issued By: Australia Post

About FDC Cocos Islands 50 Years of Stamps

Australia post has issued a first day cover to celebrate 50 years of stamps.  This FDC features a stamp of a sea diver and a turtle.  The denomination of stamp is 5c.

Australovenator Australia Stamp

September 21, 2023
msaud
Animals, Australia, Special Collections and Events
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Australovenator Australia Stamp

Issue: Australovenator Australia Stamp

Type: Stamp

Number of Stamps: 1

Stamps Denomination: 60c 

Issue Date: 24 September 2013

Issued By: Australia Post

About Australovenator Australia Stamp

Australia Post has issued a postage stamp on Australovenator.  Denomination of stamp is 60c and it was issued in 2013.

Australovenator is a genus of carnivorous theropod dinosaur that lived in Australia during the Early Cretaceous Period, about 110 million years ago. The type species, Australovenator wintonensis, was named in 2009. Australovenator was a medium-sized theropod, about 6 meters (20 feet) long and weighing about 200 kilograms (440 pounds). It was a bipedal predator with a long, slender snout and sharp teeth. The name Australovenator means “southern hunter”.

The remains of Australovenator were discovered in the Winton Formation of Queensland, Australia. The holotype specimen includes a partial skull, a few neck bones, and some limb bones. Australovenator was a member of the Abelisauridae, a group of theropod dinosaurs that also includes Majungasaurus and Carnotaurus. Abelisaurs were characterized by their short, deep skulls and powerful jaws.

The discovery of Australovenator provides new insights into the diversity of dinosaurs that lived in Australia during the Early Cretaceous Period. It also shows that Australia was once home to a variety of large predators. Here are some other interesting facts about Australovenator:

  • It was the first abelisaurid dinosaur to be found in Australia.
  • It was one of the largest predators in its ecosystem.
  • It had a distinctively short, deep skull.
  • Its teeth were serrated, suggesting that it was a meat-eater.
  • It may have been a pack hunter.

Australovenator is a fascinating dinosaur that provides new insights into the evolution and ecology of theropod dinosaurs in Australia.

Serendipaceratops Australia Stamp

September 15, 2023
msaud
Animals, Australia, Thematic Collections
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Serendipaceratops Australia Stamp

Issue: Serendipaceratops Australia Stamp

Type: Stamp

Number of Stamps: 1

Stamps Denomination: 60c 

Issue Date: 24 September 2013

Issued By: Australia Post

About Serendipaceratops Australia Stamp

Australia Post has issued postage stamp on dinosaurs in 2013.  One of the postage stamps was about Serendipaceratops.  It has 60c denomination.

Serendipaceratops

Serendipaceratops is a genus of herbivorous ornithischian dinosaur from the early Cretaceous Period of Australia. The type species, S. arthurcclarkei, was named in 2003. The only known bone of Serendipaceratops is an ulna (forearm bone). It was discovered in 1993 in the Wonthaggi Formation of Victoria, Australia.  The name Serendipaceratops means “serendipitous horned face”. It was named after the Serendipity Coast of Australia, where it was discovered, and the Greek word “ceratops” meaning “horned face”.

The ulna of Serendipaceratops is similar to that of other ceratopsians, but it is shorter and more robust. This suggests that Serendipaceratops was a small dinosaur, about the size of a sheep. The exact classification of Serendipaceratops is uncertain. It was originally described as a member of the Neoceratopsia, a group of advanced ceratopsians that includes Triceratops. However, some paleontologists believe that Serendipaceratops may be more basal, or primitive, than other neoceratopsians.

The discovery of Serendipaceratops is significant because it is the only known ceratopsian dinosaur from the southern hemisphere. It also provides evidence that ceratopsians were more widespread than previously thought.

Man and Dog by Australia Post

September 12, 2023
msaud
Animals, Australia, Commemorative Stamps, Cultural Themes, Flora and Fauna
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Man and Dog by Australia Post

Issue: Living Australian, Man, and Dog by Australia Post

Type: Stamp

Number of Stamps: 1

Stamps Denomination: 60c 

Issue Date: 2011

Issued By: Australia Post

About Man, and Dog stamp by Australia Post

Stamp printed and issued by Australia Post.  This stamp is dedicated to living Australian.  Denomination of Postage stamp is 60c and it shows young man with his dog watching the sea.