Protect the Animals - Squirrel

West Germany · 1957 · 20 Pfennig

The stamp features a detailed illustration of a brown squirrel with its tail curled, set against a light background. The country name 'DEUTSCHE BUNDESPOST' is at the top, and the denomination '20 Pf' is at the bottom.

Issued as part of West Germany's 'Protect the Animals' series, this stamp highlights early post-war efforts to raise public awareness about environmentalism and wildlife conservation. It represents a societal shift towards valuing and protecting natural heritage.