Fauna of Belarus

Thank you Helen for the wonderful card sent 18-04-2013

 Belarus is located in the north of Central Europe.
Without access to the sea, the territory of Belarus is characterized by large low-lying plains, covered with vast forests.
Belarus has many lakes and is known as the "country of blue eyes".

Belarus is home to a particularly rich fauna with about 50 species of mammals including wild boar, elk, lynx, wild horses, mink and bison.
Many species were on the verge of extinction before the Belarusian government embarked on an intense protection campaign. The many lakes and rivers of Belarus are home to a wide variety of fish. 

In the card you can see Osprey Bird

 

 Stamps from left to right :

• Europa - Forests, Stylized Animals and Trees

Country:
    Belarus
Series:
    Europa (C.E.P.T.) 2011 - Forests
Themes:
    Animals (Fauna) | Bison | C.E.P.T. / Europe | Forests | Mammals | Trees
Issued on:
    2011-04-14

 

• Church in Polatsk. 1761-1777

Country:
    Belarus
Series:
    Fourteenth Definitive Issue. Architectural Monuments
Themes:
    Animals (Fauna) | Bison | C.E.P.T. / Europe | Forests | Mammals | Trees
Issued on:
    2011-04-14