2025 Baby Wild Animals Stamps
US 6006-15
2025 Baby Wild Animals
- Features 10 baby animals
- Each stamp includes elements of animal’s habitat
Stamp Category: Definitive
Value: 73¢, First-Class Mail (Forever)
First Day of Issue: May 23, 2025
First Day City: Aurora, Colorado
Quantity Issued: 160,000,000
Printed by: Banknote Corporation of America
Printing Method: Offset
Format: Double-sided Booklet of 20
Perforations: Die Cut
Why the stamp was issued: This set of 10 stamps highlights baby animals with elements of their natural surroundings.
About the stamp design: Each design features a different baby wild animal. Tracy Walker created digital illustrations using solid background colors and simple depictions of each animal. Elements of their environment were added, such as flowers, leaves, or water. The animals shown are fox, owl, deer, seal, rabbit, raccoon, bear, skunk, bobcat, and chipmunk.
First Day City: The stamps were dedicated at the Rocky Mountain Stamp Show in Aurora, Colorado
History the stamp represents: Every spring, a new generation of wild animals begins its journey. Learning to survive in a world of challenges, they are discovering the skills and instincts that will shape their lives.
In the warm daylight, a fawn cautiously steps from its hidden mother, its spotted coat camouflaging it against the dappled forest floor. Nearby, baby foxes playfully tussle, learning the art of stalking prey. Baby rabbits nibble on fresh green shoots while a chipmunk scampers up a tree, its cheek pouches filled with seeds. At the water’s edge, a young seal explores the shore, its small flippers glistening in the light, ready to test the cool waters of the river for the first time.
As dusk falls, the nocturnal young of the wild are learning to navigate the shadows. In the moonlit forest, young owls stretch their wings, preparing for their first flights. Their large eyes scan the night, adjusting to the dim light. Nearby, baby raccoons, their tiny paws moving with remarkable dexterity, search for food, using their sensitive whiskers and sharp senses to uncover insects and fruits. In the tall grass, a young skunk, still learning how to use its signature spray defense, cautiously explores its surroundings. A baby bobcat, its spotted coat blending with the shadows, watches its mother, its keen eyes tracking the movement of small prey.
These young creatures are preparing for a life filled with obstacles, but brimming with the promise of discovery, growth, and survival.
Frequently Asked Questions
How it works?
A Forever® stamp is for sending domestic mail weighing up to 1 oz via First-Class Mail®.
Purpose: Send letters and cards up to 1 oz (approximately 4 sheets of regular, 8-1/2" x 11" paper in a rectangular envelope)
within the U.S., including U.S. territories and military bases overseas.
Value: Always valid for the First-Class Mail 1 oz rate, even if postage rates increase. Visit First-Class Mail and Postage to view
current rates.
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Why is "FOREVER" crossed out in the image?
So the lines in your picture:
- It does not mean that the stamp has expired;
- It does not mean that you cannot continue to use it;
- Nor a postmark;
- It's just an artificial anti-copying line added to the display image.
Note: If the physical stamp you receive actually has this crossed line printed on it, be cautious. It may be a display sample, a replica or a fake stamp, rather than a normal usable stamp.
What are the common types of stamps, and how do they differ?
- Forever Stamp: Valid for standard domestic letters within the U.S. These stamps typically do not bear a fixed face value; they remain valid for mailing a standard one-ounce letter at the current rate, even if postage prices increase in the future.
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- Commemorative and Thematic Stamps: Typically issued to mark historical events, cultural or artistic themes, holidays, notable figures, animals, or natural landscapes. While suitable for regular mail, these stamps are also popular among collectors due to their unique designs and limited release periods.
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