11 February (Belarus ) within release Preservation of the poles and glaciers goes into circulation Stamp Polar Bear (Ursus maritimus) face value 2500 Belarusian ruble
Stamp Polar Bear (Ursus maritimus) in catalogues | |
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Michel: | Mi:BY 848 |
Belgium: | Bel:BY865 |
Stamp is vertical format.
On the stamp there is a symbol in the form of ice crystal recommended by the International Bureau of the Universal Postal Union for all countries participating in the project “Preservation of the poles and glaciers”.Also in the issue Preservation of the poles and glaciers:
Stamp Polar Bear (Ursus maritimus) it reflects the thematic directions:
Bears are carnivoran mammals of the family Ursidae (/ˈɜːrsɪdiː, -daɪ/). They are classified as caniforms, or doglike carnivorans. Although only eight species of bears are extant, they are widespread, appearing in a wide variety of habitats throughout most of the Northern Hemisphere and partially in the Southern Hemisphere. Bears are found on the continents of North America, South America, and Eurasia. Common characteristics of modern bears include large bodies with stocky legs, long snouts, small rounded ears, shaggy hair, plantigrade paws with five nonretractile claws, and short tails.