The Okapi : Mysterious Animal of Congo-Zaire

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Summary: Okapis Rock!
Review: The book had very interesting pictures. It was informative in writing a report on okapis. It is useful resourse material.

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Summary: The Okapi: Mysterious Animal of Congo-Zaire
Review: The okapi was discovered in 1901 and is sometimes called the forest giraffe. Little was known about it until recently; it lives in the rainforest of the Democratic Republic of Congo (previously known as Zaire). The okapi is very unique and only about 200 are found in captivity; wild populations are threatened. This is the first book in English about this endangered species. The book brings together all that is known about the okapi in a very readable format and is illustrated with lovely drawings by one of the authors. The book is introduced by renowned scientist Dr. Jane Goodall; ALL royalties are used in the country of Congo-Zaire to preserve the rainforest, the okapi and all the other plants and animals which call this place home.