Europa - Endangered National Wildlife - Moor Frog

The theme of 2021 Europa stamps is endangered wildlife. The Åland stamps depicts the protected moor frog (Rana arvalis). The male takes on a blue colour during spawning season. Five species of amphibians live in Åland. In addition to the moor frog, these include great crested newt (Triturus cristatus), smooth newt (Lissotriton vulgaris), common toad (Bufo bufo) and common frog (Rana temporaria).