2023 Red Fox 40¢ Postage Stamps – Additional Postage, Sheet

$23.00

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5 Sheets of (100 Pcs) 25 Sheets of (500 Pcs) 50 Sheets of (1000 Pcs)

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The stamp pictures a pencil-and-watercolor illustration of a red fox by famous wildlife artist Dugald Stermer (1936-2011). It also includes Stermer’s well-known style of calligraphy to write out the animal’s common name (red fox) and scientific name (Vulpes vulpes).

Red foxes live in family groups sharing a single territory. Foxes choose a single mate for their entire life. They breed once a year in the spring with females (vixens) giving birth to four to six offspring (kits) after approximately 49-58 days of gestation. Kits are born blind, deaf, and without teeth. They are born with dark brown fur, which changes color as they get closer to adulthood (six to seven months later). Young adults may stay in their parents’ territory if food supplies are abundant and will help raise the next generation.