Bears stamp catalogue

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Bears are a family within the order of predators. There are 8 species of bears, including the giant panda. They occur in Europe, Asia and America. Their image has been used extensively in heraldry. More

Bears are a family within the order of predators. There are 8 types of bears. They occur in Europe, Asia and America. Well-known members of the family include the brown bear (Ursus arctos), the polar bear (Ursus maritimus), and the giant panda (Ailuropoda melanoleuca). The Asian Lesser Panda is in a separate family (Ailuridae) and does not belong to the bears.
Bears symbolize strength. Their image is therefore frequently used in heraldry. They are also well-known hugs. The Teddy Bear is named after US President Theodore Roosevelt. Bears also regularly appear in comics and cartoons. Bears are therefore regularly depicted on postage stamps.

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Ustsysolsk, Vologda (1887)