IF you go down to a post office you may just spot a Khaki Campbell, a Bagot or even a Saddleback.

Because the collection of farmyard animals are the new stars of Royal Mail's 2005 Stamp programme.

For the fifth set in Royal Mail's animal series, which started in 2001, they have rounded up a colourful array of some of the UK's traditional and rare breeds.

And if you are not too familiar with some of the creatures do not worry.

The collection of 10 first class stamps, released today, comes with background information on each of the animals.

Stars of the stamps include a pig and piglets, a Border Collie puppy and a duck and a drake.

Julietta Edgar, from Royal Mail, said: "Our stamp programme is always striving to showcase the uniqueness of the UK's way of life and 2005 is no different.

"Special stamps, like many of the rare breeds featured on the Farm Animals set, continue to demonstrate how our heritage and history can be kept alive for all to enjoy."