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` We have been issuing special stamps annually of rare and endangered animal and plant species in an effort to encourage the public to join in the drive to protect them. Korean Leopard (Panthera pardus orientalis) The leopard of the big cat family is usually found in montane forests. The Korean leopards have slightly large ske structures than the leopards in southern Asia and Africa. Korean leopards are reported to have vaninshed from the southern half of Korea, and only a few scattered individuals are said to remain in the north. Moon Bear (Selenarctos thibetanus ussuricus Natural Monument No. 329) Once ranging throughout the Korean peninsula from Mt. Paektu to Mt. Sorak to Mt. Chiri, moon bears are now nearly extinct in the country. They are usually found at high elevations of over 1500 meters. Their coats are of black fur with a peculiar white crescent-shaped patch on their chests. Though they are said to have a lifespan of up to 60 to 70 years, they generally only live about 30 years. Enrasian otter (Lutra lutra - Natural Monument No. 330) Eurasian otter is reported to be docile and have a long, slender body, short legs, webbed feet. These otters have an a sense of sight and hearing, and an especially excellent sense of smell. They live in caves, furrows dug in riverbanks, or hollow logs by bodies of water. Musk Deer (Moschus moschiferus - Natural Monument No.216) The musk deer is similar to the Chinese water deer in physical apperance. They differ, however, in that the musk deer has a smaller body, shorter limbs, and greyish-brown hair. Musk deer inhabit rocky coniferous or mixed coniferous and deciduous forests at altitudes of over 1,000 meters. `