US 6010
2025 Rabbit
- Part of Baby Wild Animals set featuring 10 animals
- Each stamp includes elements of animal’s habitat
Stamp Category: Definitive
Set: Baby Wild Animals
Value: 73¢, First-Class Mail (Forever)
First Day of Issue: May 23, 2025
First Day City: Aurora, Colorado
Quantity Issued: 16,000,000
Printed by: Banknote Corporation of America
Printing Method: Offset
Format: Double-sided Booklet of 20
Perforations: Die Cut
Why the stamp was issued: This stamp is part of a set of 10 stamps highlighting baby animals with elements of their natural surroundings.
About the stamp design: Each design features a different baby wild animal. Tracy Walker created digital illustrations using solid background colors and simple depictions of each animal. Elements of their environment were added, such as flowers, leaves, or water. The animals shown are: fox, owl, deer, seal, rabbit, raccoon, bear, skunk, bobcat, and chipmunk.
First Day City: The stamps were dedicated at the Rocky Mountain Stamp Show in Aurora, Colorado
About the Wild Baby Animals set: Every spring, a new generation of wild animals begins its journey. Learning to survive in a world of challenges, they are discovering the skills and instincts that will shape their lives.
In the warm daylight, a fawn cautiously steps from its hidden mother, its spotted coat camouflaging it against the dappled forest floor. Nearby, baby foxes playfully tussle, learning the art of stalking prey. Baby rabbits nibble on fresh green shoots while a chipmunk scampers up a tree, its cheek pouches filled with seeds. At the water’s edge, a young seal explores the shore, its small flippers glistening in the light, ready to test the cool waters of the river for the first time.
As dusk falls, the nocturnal young of the wild are learning to navigate the shadows. In the moonlit forest, young owls stretch their wings, preparing for their first flights. Their large eyes scan the night, adjusting to the dim light. Nearby, baby raccoons, their tiny paws moving with remarkable dexterity, search for food, using their sensitive whiskers and sharp senses to uncover insects and fruits. In the tall grass, a young skunk, still learning how to use its signature spray defense, cautiously explores its surroundings. A baby bobcat, its spotted coat blending with the shadows, watches its mother, its keen eyes tracking the movement of small prey.
These young creatures are preparing for a life filled with obstacles, but brimming with the promise of discovery, growth, and survival.
History the stamp represents: In the peaceful meadow, beneath the shade of tall grass, a newborn rabbit takes its first wobbly steps into the world. These tiny creatures, no more than a few days old, already have remarkable instincts. Born with their eyes closed, they rely on touch and scent to navigate their environment. Their fur grows in within two weeks – a delicate shade of brown that camouflages them in the dappled sunlight. It helps them avoid predators like hawks and foxes.
For the first few weeks, young rabbits stay hidden in their burrow, the mother visiting only at dawn and dusk to nurse them. Her milk is packed with nutrients, allowing them to grow rapidly. Soon, their eyes open wide, revealing an innate curiosity for the world around them.
Rabbits are herbivores, and their diet consists primarily of grasses, clover, and tender herbs. As the young ones grow, they begin to nibble on solid food, strengthening their digestive systems. By the time they are ready to venture outside the safety of their burrow, they are quick and agile, able to dart into the underbrush at a moment’s notice.
These young rabbits will soon face the challenges of life in the wild, but for now, they remain safe in the comfort of their home, waiting to explore the exciting world beyond.
US 6010
2025 Rabbit
- Part of Baby Wild Animals set featuring 10 animals
- Each stamp includes elements of animal’s habitat
Stamp Category: Definitive
Set: Baby Wild Animals
Value: 73¢, First-Class Mail (Forever)
First Day of Issue: May 23, 2025
First Day City: Aurora, Colorado
Quantity Issued: 16,000,000
Printed by: Banknote Corporation of America
Printing Method: Offset
Format: Double-sided Booklet of 20
Perforations: Die Cut
Why the stamp was issued: This stamp is part of a set of 10 stamps highlighting baby animals with elements of their natural surroundings.
About the stamp design: Each design features a different baby wild animal. Tracy Walker created digital illustrations using solid background colors and simple depictions of each animal. Elements of their environment were added, such as flowers, leaves, or water. The animals shown are: fox, owl, deer, seal, rabbit, raccoon, bear, skunk, bobcat, and chipmunk.
First Day City: The stamps were dedicated at the Rocky Mountain Stamp Show in Aurora, Colorado
About the Wild Baby Animals set: Every spring, a new generation of wild animals begins its journey. Learning to survive in a world of challenges, they are discovering the skills and instincts that will shape their lives.
In the warm daylight, a fawn cautiously steps from its hidden mother, its spotted coat camouflaging it against the dappled forest floor. Nearby, baby foxes playfully tussle, learning the art of stalking prey. Baby rabbits nibble on fresh green shoots while a chipmunk scampers up a tree, its cheek pouches filled with seeds. At the water’s edge, a young seal explores the shore, its small flippers glistening in the light, ready to test the cool waters of the river for the first time.
As dusk falls, the nocturnal young of the wild are learning to navigate the shadows. In the moonlit forest, young owls stretch their wings, preparing for their first flights. Their large eyes scan the night, adjusting to the dim light. Nearby, baby raccoons, their tiny paws moving with remarkable dexterity, search for food, using their sensitive whiskers and sharp senses to uncover insects and fruits. In the tall grass, a young skunk, still learning how to use its signature spray defense, cautiously explores its surroundings. A baby bobcat, its spotted coat blending with the shadows, watches its mother, its keen eyes tracking the movement of small prey.
These young creatures are preparing for a life filled with obstacles, but brimming with the promise of discovery, growth, and survival.
History the stamp represents: In the peaceful meadow, beneath the shade of tall grass, a newborn rabbit takes its first wobbly steps into the world. These tiny creatures, no more than a few days old, already have remarkable instincts. Born with their eyes closed, they rely on touch and scent to navigate their environment. Their fur grows in within two weeks – a delicate shade of brown that camouflages them in the dappled sunlight. It helps them avoid predators like hawks and foxes.
For the first few weeks, young rabbits stay hidden in their burrow, the mother visiting only at dawn and dusk to nurse them. Her milk is packed with nutrients, allowing them to grow rapidly. Soon, their eyes open wide, revealing an innate curiosity for the world around them.
Rabbits are herbivores, and their diet consists primarily of grasses, clover, and tender herbs. As the young ones grow, they begin to nibble on solid food, strengthening their digestive systems. By the time they are ready to venture outside the safety of their burrow, they are quick and agile, able to dart into the underbrush at a moment’s notice.
These young rabbits will soon face the challenges of life in the wild, but for now, they remain safe in the comfort of their home, waiting to explore the exciting world beyond.