Bosnia – Sarajevo postage stamps year 2006 Fauna – animals of Bosnia

In 2006, the Sarajevo-based postal authority of Bosnia and Herzegovina issued a set of stamps featuring the native fauna and animals found throughout Bosnia.

Here are the key details about this Bosnian fauna stamp issue:

The Set:

• It consisted of multiple stamps showcasing different animal species native to Bosnia and Herzegovina.
• The denominations were in Convertible Marks (KM), the official currency of Bosnia and Herzegovina.
• The stamps were issued by the Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina postal service based in Sarajevo.

Animal Species Featured:

European Roe Deer (Capreolus capreolus) – found in various habitats

Brown Bear (Ursus arctos) – found in the mountainous regions of Bosnia

Gray Wolf (Canis lupus) – inhabiting the forests and mountains

European Pine Marten (Martes martes) – a forest-dwelling carnivore

Red Deer (Cervus elaphus) – common in Bosnian woodlands

Wild Boar (Sus scrofa) – widespread throughout the country’s forests