SINGAPORE - The Malayan horned frog and Harlequin butterfly are among four animals featured in a new set of stamps showcasing critically endangered animals found in Singapore.
The series builds on efforts to raise awareness of Singapore's biodiversity, coming after the issue of a series of stamps in May 2025 featuring critically endangered plants found on the island.
The latest series also features the spoon-billed sandpiper, which is a critically endangered migrant species found in Singapore, and the large flying fox - a fruit-eating bat that is among the largest of its kind.
The Malayan horned frog is a nocturnal amphibian with a unique appearance. It is restricted to forested areas in Singapore.
The elusive harlequin butterfly is found only in a few forests in Singapore, and was believed to have gone extinct until a small population was found some years ago. It faces threats from the loss of its natural habitat.
The spoon-billed sandpiper - with a distinct spoon-shaped bill, faces the threat of extinction due to the loss of stopover habitats, while the large flying fox is threatened by habitat loss and hunting in South-east Asia.
The designs and descriptions were done in consultation with the Lee Kong Chian Natural History Museum (LKCNHM) at the National University of Singapore, said SingPost and the museum in a joint statement.
The stamp series can be ordered in advance before it goes on sale on Sept 19. The stamps can be bought at all post offices, philatelic stores and on the SingPost website.
In the statement, LKCNHM head Darren Yeo said the iconic animals featured in these stamps help raise awareness of local biodiversity and conservation efforts.
They are also symbols of Singapore's natural heritage, which include resident species as well as visitors to Singapore's native ecosystems, he added.
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