Key 1985 Wildlife Conservation Stamps
- Canada (Wildlife Habitat Conservation Stamp): The inaugural 1985 Canadian conservation stamp featured a painting titled “Mallard Pair – Early Winter” by world-renowned wildlife artist Robert Bateman(Scott Cat. FWH1). Priced at $4.00, it was required to validate Migratory Game Bird Hunting Permits, with proceeds funding national habitat preservation through Wildlife Habitat Canada.
- India (Wildlife Conservation / White-Winged Wood Duck Stamp): India issued commemorative wildlife conservation stamp series / sheets in 1985, including designs featuring native species such as the White-Winged Wood Duck and context tied to regional biodiversity efforts following the reorganization of environmental ministries that year.
- United States (Federal Migratory Bird / Duck Stamp): The 1985–1986 U.S. Federal Duck Stamp featured a Cinnamon Teal painted by Gerald Mobley (sold for $7.50), while the preceding 1984–1985 stamp featured a Wigeon for its 50th anniversary. Other organizations like the National Wildlife Federation and National Audubon Society also released private conservation stamp sheets in 1985



