The Okapi: Mysterious Animal of Congo-Zaire [Paperback]

Susan Lyndaker Lindsey (Author), Mary Neel Green (Author), Cynthia L. Bennett (Author), Mary Neel Green (Illustrator), Jane Goodall (Foreword)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 0292747071 | ISBN-13: 978-0292747074 | Publication Date: 1999

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.

Editorial Reviews

Review

"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

Review

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 )

Product Details

• Paperback: 147 pages
• Publisher: University of Texas Press (1999)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0292747071
• ISBN-13: 978-0292747074
• Product Dimensions: 9 x 6 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 8.6 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #759,546 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
  • #51 in Books > History > Africa > African Studies

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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Okapis Rock!, June 11, 2004

A Kid's Review

This review is from: The Okapi: Mysterious Animal of Congo-Zaire (Paperback)

The book had very interesting pictures. It was informative in writing a report on okapis. It is useful resourse material.

7 of 11 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars The Okapi: Mysterious Animal of Congo-Zaire, October 22, 2001

By A Customer

This review is from: The Okapi: Mysterious Animal of Congo-Zaire (Paperback)

The okapi was discovered in 1901 and is sometimes called the forest giraffe. Little was known about it until recently; it lives in the rainforest of the Democratic Republic of Congo (previously known as Zaire). The okapi is very unique and only about 200 are found in captivity; wild populations are threatened. This is the first book in English about this endangered species. The book brings together all that is known about the okapi in a very readable format and is illustrated with lovely drawings by one of the authors. The book is introduced by renowned scientist Dr. Jane Goodall; ALL royalties are used in the country of Congo-Zaire to preserve the rainforest, the okapi and all the other plants and animals which call this place home.