The above set of stamps was launched on the 5th June 1998 inconjunction with the launch of the Fragile Forest and the 25th Anniversary of the Singapore Zoological Gardens. The Fragile Forest is a new ecological display in the Singapore Zoological Gardens, based on the various rainforest ecosystems. The display is primarily on invetebrates but will also include small mammals, birds, fish and reptiles. The 10 animals featured on the stamps are: Rhino Beetle, Surinam Horned Frog, Atlas Moth, Green Iguana, Giant Scorpion, Hissing Cockroach, Two-toed Sloth, Archer Fish, Cobalt Blue Tarantula and Greater Mousedeer.
Date of Issue: 5 June 1998
Denominations: No value indicator x 10 designs (valued at the prevailing postage up to the basic weight-step for local mail)
Stamp Size: 30mm x 25mm
Denominations: No value indicator x 10 designs (valued at the prevailing postage up to the basic weight-step for local mail)
Stamp Size: 30mm x 25mm
Stamp Booklet Size: 70mm x 90mm
Perforation: 11
Paper: Unwatermarked
Printing Process: Photogravure
Printer: Joh Enschede Security Printers
Designer: Design Business (S) Pte Ltd
First Day Cover affixed with stamps: S$2.70
Perforation: 11
Paper: Unwatermarked
Printing Process: Photogravure
Printer: Joh Enschede Security Printers
Designer: Design Business (S) Pte Ltd
First Day Cover affixed with stamps: S$2.70
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