Bears stamp catalogue

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Bears (Ursidae) are a family within the order of carnivores. There are 8 species of bears, including the giant panda. They are found in Europe, Asia and America. Their image is often used in heraldry. More

Bears are a family within the order of carnivores. There are 8 species of bears. They are found in Europe, Asia and America. Well-known members of the family are the brown bear (Ursus arctos), the polar bear (Ursus maritimus) and the giant panda (Ailuropoda melanoleuca). The Asian red panda is placed in a separate family (Ailuridae) and does not belong to the bears. This also applies to raccoons and kink-tailed bears.
Bears symbolize strength. Their image is therefore often used in heraldry. They are also well-known cuddly toys. The Teddy bear is named after the American president Theodore Roosevelt. Bears also appear regularly in comics and cartoons. Bears are therefore regularly depicted on stamps.

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Ustsysolsk, Vologda (1887)