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2021 Otter in the Snow Forever®Stamp

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    While many otter species exist in areas that get cold and snowy in the winter, one particular species is found only in warmer climates.  Specifically, along the Amazon River of South America.  It is the giant otter, the longest member of the weasel family and longest otter species.  In fact, some individuals have been known to reach lengths of up to eight feet!
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    Giant otters are quite different from other otter species.  They have the shortest fur of any otter, due to not having to deal with cold temperatures like their northern cousins.  They also are known to have white or cream markings under their throat and chin, which individuals use to identify one another.  In fact, when meeting for the first time, giant otters participate in "periscoping," a behavior in which both animals show their throats and upper chests to each other.  This allows them to remember each other later.



    Unlike other otters who prefer solitude, giant otters are most often found in large groups.  These groups are known to be extremely noisy, producing a wide variety of unique calls, each with a different meaning.  A 2014 study identified at least 22 distinct calls.


    All otters are fascinating creatures, but perhaps no species is quite as interesting and unusual as the giant otter.

    These Forever®stamps will always be equal in value to the current First-Class MailR one-ounce rate.

    Made in the USA.


    Product Specs:

    Issue: Otters in Snow Stamps
    Item Number: 683500
    Denomination & Type of Issue: First-Class Mail Forever
    Format: Double-sided Booklet of 20 (4 designs)
    Series: N/A
    Issue Date & City: October 12, 2021, Otter, MT 59062
    Art Director: Derry Noyes, Washington, DC
    Designer: Derry Noyes, Washington, DC
    Illustrator: John Burgoyne, West Barnstable, MA
    Modeler: Sandra Lane/Michelle Finn
    Manufacturing Process: Offset
    Printer: Banknote Corporation of America
    Press Type: Alprinta 74
    Stamps per Booklet: 20
    Print Quantity: 300,000,000 stamps
    Paper Type: Phosphor Tagged Paper, Block Tag
    Adhesive Type: Pressure-sensitive
    Stamp Orientation: Vertical
    Image Area (w x h): 0.77 x 1.05 in./19.558 x 26.67 mm
    Stamp Size (w x h): 0.91 x 1.19 in./23.114 x 30.226 mm
    Full Booklet Size (w x h): 5.743 x 2.375 in./145.872 x 60.325 mm
    Colors: Cyan, Magenta, Yellow, Black, Pantone 4261
    Plate Size: 800 stamps per revolution
    Plate Number: “B” followed by five (5) single digits
    Marginal Markings: Header: OTTERS in SNOW • Twenty First-Class Forever Stamps • USPS logo • Barcode • Plate number in peel strip area • ©2021 USPS in peel strip area • Promotional text in peel strip area


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    Shipping Method: USPS First Class & USPS Priority Mail.

    Handling time: Usually around 1 business days.

    Delivery time: Usually around 3-7 business days.

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