Mauritius 2000 Definitive: Dodo

Mauritius · 2000 · Rs 1

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 has appeared on Mauritian stamps since the famous 'Post Office' issue of 1847, making it an iconic figure in both the country's history and its philately.

Issued at the turn of the millennium, this stamp continues Mauritius' long tradition of featuring its unique and now-extinct national bird, reinforcing its cultural identity in a modern philatelic context.