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The Okapi: Mysterious Animal of Congo-Zaire
Susan Lyndaker Lindsey
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Description for The Okapi: Mysterious Animal of Congo-Zaire
Paperback. Presents a contemporary natural history of okapi, a relative of the giraffe. This book recounts its discovery by European explorers, and describes its appearance and life cycle. It also discusses efforts to preserve the species, both in the wild and at zoos around the world. It is useful for conservationists and zoo visitors alike. Illustrator(s): Green, Mary Neel. Num Pages: 147 pages, 105 line drawings. BIC Classification: PSVW7. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 229 x 150 x 9. Weight in Grams: 232.
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 ... Read more
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 ... Read more
Product Details
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1999
Publisher
University of Texas Press
Condition
New
Number of Pages
147
Place of Publication
Austin, TX, United States
ISBN
9780292747074
SKU
9780292747074
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99-7
About Susan Lyndaker Lindsey
Susan Lyndaker Lindsey is Animal Curator at Mesker Park Zoo in Evansville, Indiana. Mary Neel Green has been drawing okapis for many years as a volunteer at the Dallas Zoo. She has also taught at the Arts Magnet High School in Dallas and owned a business called For the Love of Animals, featuring her art work of animals ... Read more
Reviews for The Okapi: Mysterious Animal of Congo-Zaire
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 ... Read more