Indri (Indri indri) - Madagascar

Indri (Indri indri) - Madagascar

Year
1976
Face Value
500
Mint Value
-
Used Value
-
Print Run
-
Themes
Animals

Catalogs References

Michel
KM 331A

Technical Details

Colors
Multicolor
Perforation
13½
Printing
Offset lithography
Issued in 1976 as part of the Endangered Animals series, this stamp commemorates the Indri (Indri indri), the largest living lemur species, found only in the forests of Madagascar. The design depicts the animal perched on a tree branch within its tropical forest habitat. Renowned for its distinctive calls and remarkable agility in moving through the forest canopy, the Indri is one of Madagascar's most iconic wildlife species. Its survival has been threatened by habitat destruction and the reduction of Madagascar's native forests.

By featuring the Indri, the Federal and Islamic Republic of the Comoros highlighted the importance of protecting endangered species and conserving fragile ecosystems. The issue celebrated the unique biodiversity of the Indian Ocean region and emphasized the need for wildlife conservation efforts to preserve rare species and their habitats for future generations.