The Okapi: Mysterious Animal of Congo-Zaire (Hardcover)

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

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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 --This text refers to the Paperback edition.

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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 ) --This text refers to the Paperback edition.

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Product Details

• Hardcover: 131 pages
• Publisher: Univ of Texas Pr; 1st edition (April 1999)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0292747063
• ISBN-13: 978-0292747067
• Product Dimensions: 9.5 x 6.5 x 0.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 15.2 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #2,938,775 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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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.

6 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.