Date of Issue : 26 Jun 2007
Postmark : Sanctuary Cove QLD 4212
Denomination : 2 x 50c, AU$1.25 and AU$1.30
Stamp Size : 26 mm x 37.5 mm (50c); 37.5 mm x 26 mm (AU$1.25 and AU$1.30)
Paper : Tullis Russell
Printing Process : Lithography
Australia's wildlife are not sparred from facing the risk of extinction, contributed largely by factors such as habitat clearance, soil erosion, the spread of urban Australia, the pollution of air, soil and water as well as climate change, just to name a few. The animals featured in this stamp issue are classified as vulnerable or endangered under the Commonwealth Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation (EPBC) Act 1999. They are the Grey-headed Flying-fox (50c), Mountain Pygmy-possum (50c), Flatback Turtle (AU$1.25) and the Wandering Albatross (AU$1.30).