Wildlife In Norway IV - 2009

On the early January 2009 , Norway post issued the regular stamp  set of wildlife series. The issue comprised of 3 postage stamps as the fourth series of wildlife series that feature Roe deer, Reindeer, Grouse.

Roe deer (Capreolus capreolus)

Roe deer (Capreolus capreolus) are the smallest of Norway’s deer. The roe deer is a relatively small deer, with a body length of 95–135 cm,  a shoulder height of 65–75 cm and a weight of 15–35 kg . It has rather short, erect antlers and a reddish body with a grey face. Its hide is golden red in summer, darkening to brown or even black in winter, with lighter undersides and a white rump patch; the tail is very short (2–3 cm), and barely visible. Only the males have antlers.The roe deer attains a maximum life span (in the wild) of ten years.

Wildlife in Norway V - 2010

Regularly Norway Post issued the fifth of stamp set features wildlife on January 2, 2010. The issue comprise of 3 postage stamps with vary nominal value. The depicted species of wildlife are Otter (Lutra lutra), Lemming (Lemmus lemmus), Norwegian wolverine (Gulo gulo).

The Otter (Lutra lutra), with its long, streamlined body, is a better swimmer than most other land mammals. Unlike sea mammals, however, it has to surface often to breathe. Most dives last for less than 30 seconds. 

Fish are its most common prey, but it also hunts shellfish, amphibians and birds. Adult males weigh 6-12 kg and have a body length (minus tail) of about 70 cm. The otter can reach an age of 18 years.

They are most common in coastal areas in central and northern Norway.  The stock was then greatly reduced, but has gradually picked up again.

Marine Life of Norway– 2006

On September 15 , 2006, Norway Post has issued the marine life stamp series  following to the previous edition with the featured species, Sea urchins, and Cuckoo wrasse. The issue stamps are two single stamps.
 

Sea Urchin

Sea urchins  are small, spiny, globular animals which, their shell,  is round and spiny, typically from 3 to 10 centimetres  across, constitute the class Echinoidea of the echinoderm phylum. They inhabit all oceans.  Common colors include black and dull shades of green, olive, brown, purple, and red.

Sea urchins move slowly, feeding mostly on algae, but can also feed on sea cucumbers, and a wide range of invertebrates such as mussels, polychaetes, sponges, brittle stars and crinoids. Their predator are sea otters, wolf eels, triggerfish.

Marine Life in Norway - 2005

On September 30, 2005,  Norway Post  have continued to issue the marine life stamp series in two single stamps. The species of marine life that featured on stamps are Orcinus Ocra (Killer whale) and Urticina eques  (Sea anemone).

 

Orcinus Ocra

The killer whale (Orcinus orca) distinctively bears a black back, white chest and sides, and a white patch above and behind the eye. Calves are born with a yellowish or orange tint, which fades to white.

Males and females also have different patterns of back and white skin in their genital areas.Sexual dimorphism is also apparent in the skull; adult males have longer lower jaws than females, and have larger occipital crests.

Marine Life in Norway - 2004

Norway Post have issued the marine life stamp series on January 2, 2004, with the chosen species featured on stamps, Coronate medusa (Periphylla periphylla),  Catfish, Little cuttlefish. The issues stamp comprised of three stamps as part of regularly issues stamps concerning the marine life species.

 

Coronate Medusa (Periphylla periphylla)

Periphylla periphylla is found in every ocean of the world apart from the Arctic, at 1,000 to 7,000 metres deep. Periphylla periphylla has an unusual life cycle and can live for 30 years. Periphylla periphylla can detect light, which it avoids.

Marine Life in Norway–Naked Snail

 

In regularly Norway Post  issued a stamp set features the marine life species of Norway. On March 29, 2006, they has been issue one  stamp as the third series    depicted the Naked snail or Polycera quadrilineata which have been observed from the Mediterranean to the North of Norway. The stamp picture base on a photo by Erling Svensen.

 

Polycera Quadrilineata

Polycera quadrilineata grows to about 40 mm in length. Its body  is white with blotches of yellow or orange. Sometimes black spots or speckling can be present. The orange marks usually from a line down the dorsal midline, with others in the sides and dorsal part of the posterior foot. The rhinophores, gills and tentacles are tipped with orange, and in some cases the gills are edged in orange. There usually four pointed papillae around the anterior (head end) of the mantle. It feeds on ectoproct bryozoans, especially Membranipora membranacea.

These  sea slugs can often found on kelp or red algae where they graze on moss animals. They often congregate in large number. This is one of the sea slugs that is most often observed by divers.This species have distribution range from Iceland and Greenland South to the Mediterranean (Western Europe Region).

Marine Life of Norway–Mackerel

Norway Post regularly issued the stamp set features marine life. The fifth series is a single stamp have issued that  featured  Atlantic mackerel  or called Scomber scombrus on May 2, 2007 . Mackerel is an excellent source of Phosphatidylserine as an important brain food that can have positive effects on ADHD and Alzheimer patients.

The Atlantic mackerel (Scomber scombrus), is a pelagic schooling species of mackerel found on both sides of the North Atlantic Ocean. Atlantic mackerel are sought after for food either cooked or as sashimi. It consists mostly of red meat and has a strong taste desirable to some consumers. Atlantic mackerel is extremely high in vitamin B₁₂. Atlantic mackerel is also very high in omega 3 (a class of fatty acids), containing nearly twice as much per unit weight as does salmon.

Wildlife in Norway–Sixth series

On  January 03,  2011,  the Norway Post issued the sixth  wildlife series stamp. This issue stamps comprises of 2 postage stamps which feature the endangered species, Polar bear and Muskox.

Kr 17,00: Polar bear (Ursus maritimus)

Polar Bear (Ursus maritimus) is reckoned to be the largest land predator in the world, rivalled only by the Alaskan Kodiak bear.A full-grown polar bear on Svalbard weighs about 500 kg and usually has a maximum life span of 25 years.

The population there is now estimated at about 1500. The polar bear is the very symbol of the northern polar areas. It is the dream of everyone who visits the Arctic can see this species. Like as penguins are the signature species of Antarctica.