The Okapi: Mysterious Animal of Congo-Zaire

Susan Lyndaker Lindsey; Mary Neel Green; Cynthia L. Bennett

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The Okapi

Mysterious Animal of Congo-Zaire

Susan Lyndaker Lindsey , Mary Neel Green and Cynthia L. Bennett
With contributions by: Jane Goodall
Illustrator: Mary Neel Green

Language: English

Published/Copyright: 1999

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About this book

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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Susan Lyndaker Lindsey is Animal Curator at Mesker Park Zoo in Evansville, Indiana. Mary Neel Green is a docent and artist specializing in public education at the Dallas Zoo, where Cynthia L. Bennett is Curator of Research.

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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.

— Jane Goodall

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Life Sciences Life Sciences, other

Frontmatter Publicly Available Download PDF	i
Contents Publicly Available Download PDF	vii
Foreword Publicly Available Download PDF	ix
Acknowledgments Publicly Available Download PDF	xiii
I. Introduction Requires Authentication Unlicensed Licensed Download PDF	1
1. Description of the Okapi Requires Authentication Unlicensed Licensed Download PDF	22
J. Captivity Requires Authentication Unlicensed Licensed Download PDF	48
4. Field Studies Requires Authentication Unlicensed Licensed Download PDF	91
5. Conservation 101 How Can You Help? Requires Authentication Unlicensed Licensed Download PDF	101
Selected Bibliography and Further Reading Requires Authentication Unlicensed Licensed Download PDF	117
Index Requires Authentication Unlicensed Licensed Download PDF	125

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June 24, 2013

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9780292757585

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147

https://doi.org/10.7560/747067

eBook ISBN: 9780292757585

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