Issued by the Government of Jordan through its Ministry of Post & Communications on September 28, 2000, this comprehensive stamp booklet highlighted endangered flora and fauna native to Jordan and the broader Middle East region. The set comprises six individual stamps featuring wildlife and plant species under threat, emphasizing Jordan's commitment to environmental conservation and biodiversity protection. The fauna depicted includes the dove (الحمامة), a symbol of peace and an important regional bird species; the Arabian oryx (المها العربي), an iconic desert antelope that has been successfully reintroduced to Jordan's protected areas; the caracal (الوشق), a distinctive wild cat with characteristic tufted ears found in Jordan's wilderness; and the red fox (الثعلب الأحمر), a adaptable predator native to the region. The flora stamps showcase the Jal'ad Iris (سوسن جلعاد), a striking purple flower endemic to Jordan's highlands, and White Broom (الرتم), a flowering desert shrub. The booklet format included three souvenir sheets pairing the designs, making this issue particularly appealing to collectors while raising awareness about Jordan's natural heritage and the urgent need for wildlife conservation in the region.
أصدرت الحكومة الأردنية من خلال وزارة البريد والاتصالات في 28 سبتمبر 2000 هذا الكتيب الشامل للطوابع الذي يسلط الضوء على النباتات والحيوانات المهددة بالانقراض في الأردن ومنطقة الشرق الأوسط الأوسع. تضم المجموعة ستة طوابع فردية تظهر أنواعاً من الحياة البرية والنباتات المهددة، مؤكدة التزام الأردن بحماية البيئة والتنوع الحيوي. تشمل الحيوانات المصورة الحمامة، رمز السلام وأحد أنواع الطيور الإقليمية المهمة؛ والمها العربي، ظبي صحراوي مميز أعيد إدخاله بنجاح إلى المناطق المحمية في الأردن؛ والوشق، قط بري مميز بأذنين مدببتين يوجد في برية الأردن؛ والثعلب الأحمر، مفترس قابل للتكيف أصيل في المنطقة. تعرض طوابع النباتات سوسن جلعاد، زهرة بنفسجية مذهلة مستوطنة في مرتفعات الأردن، والرتم، شجيرة صحراوية مزهرة. يشمل تنسيق الكتيب ثلاث بطاقات تذكارية تجمع التصاميم، مما يجعل هذا الإصدار جذاباً بشكل خاص للجامعين بينما يزيد الوعي حول التراث الطبيعي الأردني والحاجة الملحة لحماية الحياة البرية في المنطقة.
| JS#: | P2000-14.01 |
| SG#: | 1982 |
| SC#: | 1706 |
| Color: | multicolored |
| Perforation : | 14 |
| Issue Date: | 28-Sep-2000 |
| Description: |
Dove (الحمامة) — A blue-headed dove with spotted brown and gray plumage perched on a rock among dried grass in its natural habitat. |
| JS#: | P2000-14.02 |
| SG#: | 1983 |
| SC#: | 1707 |
| Color: | multicolored |
| Perforation : | 14 |
| Issue Date: | 28-Sep-2000 |
| Description: |
Arabian oryx (المها العربي) — A group of white Arabian oryx antelopes with distinctive straight horns standing together in an arid landscape under a blue sky. |
| JS#: | P2000-14.03 |
| SG#: | 1984 |
| SC#: | 1708 |
| Color: | multicolored |
| Perforation : | 14 |
| Issue Date: | 28-Sep-2000 |
| Description: |
Caracal (الوشق) — A close-up portrait of a caracal wild cat showing its distinctive pointed tufted ears, golden-brown coat, and alert expression. |
| JS#: | P2000-14.04 |
| SG#: | 1985 |
| SC#: | 1709 |
| Color: | multicolored |
| Perforation : | 14 |
| Issue Date: | 28-Sep-2000 |
| Description: |
Red Fox (الثعلب الأحمر) — An intimate close-up of a red fox's face showing its russet-colored fur, dark eyes, and characteristic pointed snout. |
| JS#: | P2000-14.05 |
| SG#: | 1986 |
| SC#: | 1710 |
| Color: | multicolored |
| Perforation : | 14 |
| Issue Date: | 28-Sep-2000 |
| Description: |
Jal'ad Iris (سوسن جلعاد) — Deep purple iris flowers blooming among green foliage in a garden setting, displaying their distinctive petal formation. |
| JS#: | P2000-14.06 |
| SG#: | 1987 |
| SC#: | 1711 |
| Color: | multicolored |
| Perforation : | 14 |
| Issue Date: | 28-Sep-2000 |
| Description: |
White Broom (الرتم) — Delicate white broom flowers with yellow centers blooming on thin brown branches against a soft blue sky. |
| JS#: | P2000-14.SS01 |
| SG#: | 1982a |
| SC#: | 1707a |
| Color: | multicolored |
| Perforation : | 14 |
| Issue Date: | 28-Sep-2000 |
| Description: |
A souvenir sheet containing two pairs of stamps featuring the dove and Arabian oryx designs from the endangered fauna series. |
| Notes: | booklet pane, No. 1982-1983, 2 of each |
| JS#: | P2000-14.SS02 |
| SG#: | 1984a |
| SC#: | 1709a |
| Color: | multicolored |
| Perforation : | 14 |
| Issue Date: | 28-Sep-2000 |
| Description: |
A souvenir sheet containing two pairs of stamps showcasing the caracal and red fox designs from the endangered wildlife collection. |
| Notes: | booklet pane, No. 1984-1985, 2 of each |
| JS#: | P2000-14.SS03 |
| SG#: | 1986a |
| SC#: | 1711a |
| Color: | multicolored |
| Perforation : | 14 |
| Issue Date: | 28-Sep-2000 |
| Description: |
A souvenir sheet containing two pairs of stamps displaying the Jal'ad iris and white broom flowers from the endangered flora series. |
| Notes: | booklet pane, No. 1986-1987, 2 of each |