The Okapi

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What is the Okapi?

The Okapi is a animal found in the Ituri Rainforest in the Republic of Congo of Central Africa.The Okapis scientific name is Okapia Johnstoni.It is just under 2 meters tall at the shoulder and about 2.5 meters long.Okapis are also known as forest giraffes.They live in the understory.

3Question 2What family is the Okapi from?The Okapi looks like a Zebra but it is actually from the giraffidae family.The Okapi and the Giraffe are the only living animals in the giraffidae family.The other extinct members of the giraffidae family include: the white tailed deer, Helladotherium and the Diprotodon.Giraffe White tailed deer

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The Okapi was discovered in 1901 by Sir Harry Johnston.Sir Harry Johnston was born in 1858 and died in 1927.He was knighted in 1896 by King Edward the seventh.

Question 4What year was the Okapi discovered?A) 1900B) 1901C) 1858D) 1927

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Question 5Do we have an effect on the Okapi?It is estimated that there is only 25,000 Okapis left in the wild.Natives in the ituri rainforest accidently catch Okapis in the traps that are meant for smaller animals.Okapis stay well away from humans (they only like the zookeepers when they feed them).People used to hunt for Okapis.

Question 6Facts about the Okapi.The Okapi is usually quiet, but can make sounds. The Okapi grunts" when greeting each other and sometimes even their zoo-keepers (only when its feeding time). The young calves "bleat" to their mothers. Some have even made soft "moo" noises!It lives to about 30 years.It pees to mark its territory.It has one calf every 2-3 yearsThe stripes on the Okapis legs are thought to help the calf see its mother.

QuizInstructions(the answers are from the information I just told you)50/50A) Okapia JohnstoniB) Okapis BaloneyC) Okar SattaniD) Okapia Johnston