Cuba year 1978 Fauna Animals postage stamps set

Cuba year 1978 Fauna Animals postage stamps set

Cuba issued at least one significant set of fauna-themed stamps in 1978, focusing on animals from the Havana Zoological Garden (Zoológico de La Habana).

Here are the details for the main fauna set from Cuba in 1978:

• Theme: Animals from Havana Zoo (or African Fauna as some sources mention, given the animals featured are not native to Cuba).
• Year of Issue: 1978
• Number of Stamps: A set of 6 stamps.
• Animals Featured: The stamps depict various mammals, including species like:
  • Cheetah (Acinonyx jubatus)
  • Okapi (Okapia johnstoni)
  • Giraffe
  • Elephant (or a similar large mammal)
  • Rhinoceros
  • Other members of the cat or monkey family (e.g., Mandrill)
• Additional Fauna Issues in 1978: It’s worth noting that Cuba frequently released multiple topical sets in a single year. Another set issued in 1978 also featured animals, specifically Birds, which consisted of 5 stamps.