Zambia year 1987 WWF Fauna stamps / Black Lechwe Antelope FDC
That’s another popular issue from the long-running World Wildlife Fund (WWF) series, highlighting a vulnerable African species.
Here are the details for the Zambia 1987 WWF Fauna First Day Cover:
🇿🇲 Zambia 1987 WWF Fauna – Black Lechwe Antelope
| Feature | Detail |
| Year of Issue | 1987 |
| Issue Theme | World Wildlife Fund (WWF) – Endangered Fauna |
| Specific Animal | Black Lechwe Antelope (Kobus leche smithemani)—a semi-aquatic antelope endemic to the Bangweulu basin of Zambia. |
| Stamp Set | Typically issued as a set of four different commemorative stamps (4v). The Stanley Gibbons (SG) catalog numbers are SG540 (and related numbers). |
| First Day Cover (FDC) | An envelope or card featuring the complete set of stamps and the official First Day of Issue cancellation mark, usually including the WWF Panda logo. |
| Date of Issue | While FDC dates can vary slightly, one source indicates an issue date of December 21, 1987. |
The Black Lechwe is a key species in Zambian conservation, known for its ability to thrive in the flooded wetlands of the Bangweulu Swamps.
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