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Technical Details
Date of Issue : 27th July 2005
Stamp Value : 30 sen x 2 Designs, 50 sen;
RM1.00
Stamp Size : 30mm x 40mm
Sheet Content : 20 Stamps
First Day Cover Value : 30 Sen
Perforation 14
Paper Watermarked SPM 2, Phosphor Coated
Printing Process Lithography
Printer : Percetakan Keselamatan Nasional Sdn. Bhd.
Designer :
Reign Associates Sdn. Bhd.
Malaysia's civets, otters, weasels, martens and porcupines
may not be well-know as other Malaysian mammals such as the elephants, tigers or
tapir with which they share our forests. They are, nevertheless, interesting and
often unusual animals, ranging from treetop to aquatic acrobats, from stealthy
hunters to peaceful vegetarians.
Yellow-Throated Marten (Martes flavigula)
The
Yellow-Throated Marten (Martes flavigula) ranks
among Malaysia's most elegant and graceful mammals. The Malaysian variant has a
brown belly and flanks, while the chest and throat are a striking creamy-white
to canary yellow. Its diet includes insects, birds (and their eggs), lizards and
amphibians.
Large Spotted Civet (Viverna megaspila)
The Large Spotted Civet (Viverna megaspila)
is believed to forage entirely on the ground as it has never been observed on trees.
It eats small mammals, eggs and some vegetation. It is a solitary animal and tends
to be aggressive towards members of its own species.
Large Spotted Civets are found
in lowland forests throughout Malaysia and are best spotted at night as they spend
the day sleeping in thick vegetation.
Malay Weasel (Mustela nudipes)
The Malay Weasel (Mustela nudipes) is known locally
as "pulasan tanah". This species can be found in both Peninsular Malaysia and Borneo,
although it is never present in large numbers. Although small physically, it is,
like most weasels, a fearless predator which tackles birds, mice and frogs. It
gives birth to 1-4 young ones.
Hairy-Nosed Otter (Lutra sumatrana)
Malaysia's freshwater and coastal areas, especially
mangroves and peat swamp forests are home to the Hairy-Nosed Otter (Lutra sumatrana) It feeds on crustaceans and fish, being an excellent swimmer with fully webbed
feet. It is rarely encountered, but has been recorded in Penang's waters. There
may also be a population in Kuala Gula, Perak. It has been observed that the male
likes to take part in the rearing of the young.
STAMPS
MNH Set of
Stamps 4v
Price
- USD1.20
Long-Tailed Porcupine (Trichys lipura)
The Long-Tailed Porcupine (Trichys lipura) is the
smallest of the four Malaysian
Porcupine species and can be mistaken at a glance
for an oversized rat - until one notices the large tuft of stiff hairs at the end
of its long tail. The Large Porcupine (Hystrix brachyura) on the other hand is
a large species growing up to 7 kg in weight. Porcupines are largely nocturnal
animals and are peaceful unless provoked by a predator into using their sharp quills
in self-defence. Both of these porcupines can be found throughout Peninsular Malaysia,
Sabah and Sarawak.
While some of these animals, such as the Large Spotted
Civets , may still be relatively common, few are privileged enough to see others
like the Hairy-Nosed Otter of Yellow-Throated Marten in the wild. These mammal
species are all protected by law, in order to conserve a truly worthwhile part
of Malaysia's natural heritage.
FULL SHEETS STAMPS
Set of 4 Full Sheets of 20v each
Price
- USD16.99
MINIATURE SHEET
Price
USD1.10
MINIATURE SHEET with Taipei
2005 Overprint
Price
USD1.90
FIRST DAY COVER x 2
(Stamps + M/S)
Price
USD2.90
FIRST DAY COVER WITH TAIPEI 2005
OVERPRINT
Price
USD2.50
PRESENTATION PACK
Price
USD1.90
FOLDER
Price
USD4.99
