'Save Vanishing Species' Stamp

Buying these postage stamps supports efforts to protect endangered species.

Photo By: USPS

A new "Save Vanishing Species" U.S. postage stamp was unveiled this week. They cost 55 cents apiece, versus the standard 44-cent rate, but the 11-cent surcharge will go toward the protection of endangered species by supporting the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service's Multinational Species Conservation Funds.

"The new wildlife stamp is a tremendous opportunity to help save wildlife around the world in a financially responsible way," said John Calvelli, a Wildlife Conservation Society spokesman. "The stamp is the culmination of a decades-long effort among conservation organizations, federal agencies and Congressional champions, making it a true collaborative victory for threatened wildlife. This gives every one of us the chance to make a difference by simply buying a stamp."

Look for them at your post office, or online at shop.usps.com or tigerstamp.com.

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