#3506 - 34¢ Great Plains Prairie

An attractive sheet of 10 stamps showing the beauty and diversity of America's Great Plains. Early explorers were impressed by the size and the variety of plant and animal life in this area of grasslands encompassing 12 states stretching from the eastern woodlands and oak savannas to the foothills of the Rockies. With limited rainfall, the balance of grasses and wildflowers helps maintain this delicate ecosystem and provides a home for many animals, including the pronghorn, North America's fastest land animal, and the prairie dog, one of the many burrowing animals that live on the prairies. Educational and beautiful, the Postal Service printed an illustrated identifier of all 25 highlighted species on the back of the sheet. Scott 3506 Great Plains Prairie

Order 171mm Mount Strips (No Pre-cut size available)