Title:
Protocetus
Description:
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Issued in sheets of 16 stamps. Stamp number in Catalog of Republic of Abkhazia: 46
Protocetus is an extinct genus of aquatic mammals that lived during the Eocene epoch, approximately 50 to 45 million years ago. It belongs to the family Protocetidae, which is considered to be the earliest group of whales to have evolved from land-dwelling ancestors. Protocetus was a relatively small protocetid, measuring around 3 to 4 meters in length, and had a streamlined body with long, paddle-like limbs that enabled it to swim efficiently in the ancient seas. Fossils of Protocetus have been found in various parts of the world, including Pakistan, Egypt, and the United States.
Issued in sheets of 16 stamps. Stamp number in Catalog of Republic of Abkhazia: 46
Protocetus is an extinct genus of aquatic mammals that lived during the Eocene epoch, approximately 50 to 45 million years ago. It belongs to the family Protocetidae, which is considered to be the earliest group of whales to have evolved from land-dwelling ancestors. Protocetus was a relatively small protocetid, measuring around 3 to 4 meters in length, and had a streamlined body with long, paddle-like limbs that enabled it to swim efficiently in the ancient seas. Fossils of Protocetus have been found in various parts of the world, including Pakistan, Egypt, and the United States.
Country:
Abkhazia
Denomination:
50 ₽ - Russian ruble
Issue Date:
1994-11-29
Color:
Multicolor
Print Method:
Offset lithography
Perforation:
comb 12½
Watermark:
No Watermark
Dimensions:
51 x 36.5 mm
Emission:
Regional
Paper:
chalky
Series:
Prehistoric Mammals of Caucasus (1st Issue)
Catalog Numbers:
Mi:AB 41
Date Added:
2025-10-26 22:01:31
Themes:
Animals (Fauna) | Mammals | Prehistoric Animals | Sea (Marine) Mammals | Sea Life | Whales
Date Added:
2025-10-26 22:01:31
