Mauritius 1990 Definitive - 1 Rupee, Dodo

Mauritius · 1990 · 1r

This definitive stamp features an illustration of the Dodo (Raphus cucullatus), an extinct flightless bird that was endemic to the island of Mauritius. The Dodo is a national symbol and a frequent subject on Mauritian stamps, representing the island's unique and fragile ecosystem. The design is simple, focusing on the bird against a plain background.

Issued as part of a definitive series in 1990, this stamp highlights Mauritius's most famous extinct creature, serving as a global icon for extinction and the importance of conservation.