New Stamps Highlight Plight of UK’s Mammals
One of the stamps pictures a water vole, as shown above.
Thanks to schemes undertaken by The Wildlife Trusts across the UK, many of these species - including the dormouse, otter, water vole and greater horseshoe bat - are on the road to recovery.
Paul Wilkinson, head of Living Landscape for The Wildlife Trusts, said: “We welcome The Royal Mail stamp mammal series in this, the International Year of Biodiversity (IYB).
“Many people are enthused and inspired by imagery of these creatures; sleeping dormice, sleek otters and the adorable water vole – known fondly as ‘Ratty’ in Wind in the Willows – but some may not be aware of the work which goes on to ensure there is enough high quality habitat for them.
Another of the stamps features an otter.
Paul continued: “The work we’ve been carrying out to conserve and protect these charismatic animals on reserves and in the wider landscape has been successful in preventing their further decline. But it’s vital we all see the bigger picture if we are to secure a future for these ten, and many other species of wildlife.”
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