Mysterious Okapi 101
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Okapi, who are you?
Both the giraffe and the Okapi belong to the family Giraffidea in the order Artiodactly.
Everyone knows they are the only mammal that can clean its ears with its 14 inch tongue and this long tongue is used to pull leaves off of trees..;
But did you know:
The okapi keeps itself very clean by licking its body. Zoo keepers take advantage of this habit when an okapi needs medication by pouring it over the animal's back. The okapi licks it off at once and ingests the medicine.
Other interesting quick facts about the Okapi: 1. Okapi are ruminants (like cows) which means that they swallow their food without chewing it and then regurgitate a partly-digested "cud" which they chew and then swallow for the last time. 2. The okapi is a nocturnal animal, which means that it is mostly active at night. 3. Okapis are found in the thick undergrowth of the Ituri Forest. The Ituri Forest is a dense tropical rain forest in the northern part of the Congo River Basin in the Democratic Republic of Congo (formerly Zaire).
Okapis of the Congo Giclee Print
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The Okapi: Mysterious Animal of Congo-Zaire
The Okapi: Mysterious Animal of Congo-Zaire
Amazon Price: $16.62 (as of 02/18/2012)
This book will have long-lasting effects on conservation of the okapi and preservation of the forest: the authors' research will heighten awareness of the plight of the okapi, and their royalties will go directly to helping...the Ituri Forest conservation program. You will be helping if you buy this book and encourage your friends to do the same. Okapis have a special place in the natural world, and it is up to us to ensure that they and their forests survive.
Okapi Miniature Figurine
Okapi Miniature Figurine
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Short on space but big on animals? Members of the animal kingdom come in all shapes and sizes, and these tiny figurines capture them in precise detail.
Size: Appx 2" tall
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Philips 10.2-inch Digital Photo Frame with 9.4-Inch Viewable LCD Display (Metal)
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Luxury design, superb performance! The limited edition Philips 9.4-Inch Limited Edition Digital Picture Frame (Metal) melds the ultimate in elegant, exquisite design and craftsmanship with superb, large screen digital photo display to create a prized personal possession or a gift to remember.
What am I?
What Am I?
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After being caught in a trap by pygmies in an African forest, a young animal that they call a donkey learns that he is really an okapi.
Rare 16-inch plush okapi
Plush Okapi
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This rare 16-inch plush okapi features realistic leg markings to create a great replica of the strange mix between a giraffe and a zebra.
WWF Okapi Stamps
Okapi Cuddlekin 12" by Wild Republic
Amazon Price: $7.02 (as of 02/18/2012)
The Okapi Cuddlekins by Wild Republic is a "softie"that will be a sure hit with any child or anyone who loves a cuddly pet!
Okapi - Meticulously hand painted, highly accurate and detailed
Okapi
Amazon Price: $5.71 (as of 02/18/2012)
* Quality resin material
* Meticulously hand painted, highly accurate and detailed
* Equipped with the Schleich tag bearing the red S symbol for highest quality.
* Article size in mm (L x W x H): 100 x 45 x 120
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hysongdesigns
Dec 3, 2011 @ 7:47 pm | delete
- I don't remember ever hearing about Okapi ....thanks, very different looking!
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imolaK
May 5, 2011 @ 12:42 am | delete
- I enjoyed reading your lens. I've never seen an okapi, but I learned some interesting facts about this animal from your lens.
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Evelyn_Saenz
Apr 1, 2011 @ 7:05 pm | delete
- We have seen okapis at the Metro Zoo in Miami. What fascinating ruminants they are! We can hardly wait to go back to observe them again in light of all the information we have learned from this lens. My daughter became so fascinated with okapis that she made cookies shaped like okapis from molasses cookie dough and then used white frosting to create the stripes.
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ShirleySunshine
Mar 9, 2011 @ 3:01 am | delete
- How fascinating, very interesting animals, great Lerns!
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Tipi
Dec 22, 2010 @ 11:21 pm | delete
- Okay, I guess I was the last person in the world to find out the Okapi can clean it's own ears with it's 14 inch tongue! I had never heard of them before and am fascinated!
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