Thursday, April 16, 2015

Croatian Fauna 2015: 3 stamps and FDC


Roe deer (Capreolus capreolus L.) belongs to the order of artiodactya (cetartiodactyla – even toed ungulates), suborder of bovines, family of deer (cervidae) and the genus capreolus. Although timid, it is often found near settlements. It feeds exclusively on plants and is specialised in carefully selected plant parts

Fox (Vulpes vulpes L.) belongs to the order of beasts, family of dogs. Being a beast and thus primarily oriented on the food of animal origin (meat eater), is actually omnivore because it very often consumes fruit and grapes. It is active mainly by night.

Wild boar (Sus scrofa L.) belongs to the order of artiodactyla (even toed ungulates), suborder non-ruminants and the family of pigs. Wild boar is omnivore eating wide range of foods. It eats above and below ground parts of plants and especially enjoys acorn, mast and chestnut.


Release date: 15.04.2015.

 


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