wildlife on stamps

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What wildlife forms can be found on U.S. stamps?

wildlife on stamps

Wildlife conservation stamp issues between 1956 and 1978 included 17 stamps that depicted various animals, birds and fish including: In 1956, 3 cent Wild Turkey, 3 cent Pronghorn Antelope, 3 cent King Salmon, 3 cent Whooping Crane; 1957 6 cent Bison; 1971, 8 cent Trout, 8 cent Alligator, 8 cent Polar Bear, 8 cent California Condor; 1972, 8 cent Fur Seal, 8 cent Cardinal, 8 cent Brown Pelican and 8 cent Bighorn Sheep; 1978, 15 cent Great Gray Owl, 15 cent Saw-Whet Owl, 15 cent Barned Owl and 15 cent Great Horned Owl. Additionally 1981 saw the production of four 18 cent Preservation of Wildlife Habitats se-tenant blocks of four's issued, with numerous more types issued in later years.

   

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