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The Okapi: Mysterious Animal of Congo-Zaire

by Susan Lyndaker Lindsey

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A natural history of one of the Ituri Forest’s least-known mammals

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A natural history of one of the Ituri Forest’s least-known mammals

Centered on the okapi and its rainforest home in Congo-Zaire’s Ituri Forest, this compact natural history brings together the animal’s physical characteristics, life cycle, and history of European discovery. The book also places the species within a broader conservation context, addressing protection efforts in its native habitat as well as in zoos. Line drawings accompany an account shaped by long-term observation, connecting an unusual giraffe relative to the biodiversity of one of Africa’s major remaining rainforest regions.

Good fit for readers who enjoy

  • Readers interested in mammals, wildlife biology, and natural history
  • Conservation-minded readers interested in Central African rainforests
  • Zoo visitors seeking background on the okapi

Themes

OkapisRainforest biodiversityCentral African wildlifeConservationZoo-based preservation

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Book overview

Congo-Zaire contains Africa's largest remaining tracts of intact rain forest, making it one of the most important regions for biodiversity conservation. Its Ituri Forest is home to plants and animals native to nowhere else on earth, including the elusive and little-known okapi.

In this popularly written book, three long-time observers of the okapi present a complete, contemporary natural history of this appealing relative of the giraffe. They recount its discovery by European explorers and describe its appearance and life cycle. They also discuss current efforts to preserve the species, both in the wild and at zoos around the world.

Illustrated with charming line drawings, The Okapi will be a valuable resource for conservationists and zoo visitors alike-indeed anyone fascinated by the mysterious animal of Congo-Zaire.

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