Shows an aerial view of the Sacred Hermitage and Monastery of Camaldoli, nestling in the delightful forests of the Apennines between Tuscany and Romagna.

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published July 16th, 2013

Dragons

A dragon is a legendary creature, typically with serpentine or reptilian traits, that features in the myths of many cultures.

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published July 13th, 2013

Pitcher plants are carnivorous plants whose prey-trapping mechanism features a deep cavity filled with liquid known as a pitfall trap.

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published July 3rd, 2013

Australia is a country of vast and changing landscapes and great extremes. From the moist tropical north to the dry Central Australian deserts and the cool alpine regions of the south, Australia off ers its road-trippers a wealth of terrain, destinations and experiences.

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published July 2nd, 2013

Two artistically beautiful stamps appear in June. Photographer and florist Tiina Tahvanainen has featured a white and a yellow water lily.

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published June 28th, 2013

butterflies are a classic topic popular with collectors and the public alike. The butterflies issue, celebrating the british love of butterflies, is an exceptional set of 10 stamps that continues the momentum gained from the Action for Species series.

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published June 27th, 2013

Christmas Island is covered with lush green vegetation and is notable for its flora and fauna. It is home to around 411 plant species, of which 213 are native and about 18 endemic.

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published June 20th, 2013

In its third year, the “Vegetable blossoms” definitive set spotlights the bell pepper and the leek.

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published June 18th, 2013

On 19 April 2012, the United Nations Postal Administration (UNPA) will issue a set of 12 stamps depicting endangered species.

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published June 16th, 2013

Weasel Mustela nivalis The tail of the weasel, brownish on the back and white on the belly in the summer, is slightly shorter than that of the other small carnivore, the ermine, and the hair at the end of its tail is never black. In the winter, the weasel turns white all over.

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published June 15th, 2013

The humble honey bee plays a crucial role in New Zealand’s primary industry, and is responsible for much more than just honey production. This busy little creature is the focus of New Zealand Post’s latest stamp issue: Honey Bees.

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published June 14th, 2013