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Okapi, who are you?

 

Everyone knows they are the only mammal that can clean its ears with its 14 inch tongue. 

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.

 

Okapi Habitat: Rain Forest near the Congo River Basin

Countries found in: Uganda, The Democratic Republic of the Congo

Both the giraffe and the Okapi belong to the family Giraffidea in the order Artiodactly.

The Okapi: Mysterious Animal of Congo-Zaire 

The Okapi: Mysterious Animal of Congo-Zaire

Amazon Price: $16.16 (as of 07/26/2008)
List Price: $17.95

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.

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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 STANDING OKAPI 16"

Amazon Price: $14.25 (as of 07/26/2008)
List Price: $18.00

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, 4 Official Proof Edition Prints

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# Sponsored by World Wilflife Fund
# Postage stamps from Zaire (The Congo), Africa

 

Plush Okapi Cuddlekin 12"

Amazon Price: $8.95 (as of 07/26/2008)
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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!

 

I Love Okapi Sweatshirt

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Text on Sweatshirt: Okapi
Gildan - Crewneck Sweatshirt
A value fleece, made from Air Jet Spun Yarn, offers a soft feel and no pill, wash after wash.
7.75-ounce, 50/50 cotton/poly; double needle throughout, banded bottom, 1 x 1 athletic rib with Lycra, set-in sleeves.

 

AFRICAN WILDLIFE SAFARI OKAPI DRAWER PULLS KNOBS

* High Quality Wood
* Completely Sealed for a Lifetime of Enjoyment
* 1 3/4" Diameter - 1" Protrusion
* Adds a Nice Finishing Touch to Any Room
* Installation Screw(s) Included

Amazon Price: $3.00 (as of 07/26/2008)

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The Okapi 

The Okapi (Okapia johnstoni) is a mammal living in the Ituri Rainforest in the north east of the Democratic Republic of the Congo in central Africa. Although it bears striped markings reminiscent of the zebra, it is most closely related to the giraffe.

Okapi - Meticulously hand painted, highly accurate and detailed 

NEW SCHLEICH OKAPI

Amazon Price: $3.49 (as of 07/26/2008)
List Price: $5.49

* 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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Okapi, Okapi Wildlife Reserve, Congo

Okapi in the Okapi Wildlife Reserve, Ituri forest, DR Congo. Filmed in March 2007 by WildlifeDirect in Epulu, in Ituri province. The okapi is a male called Karu. Visit www.wildlifedirect.org/okapireserve for more information.

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