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The Okapi, Rare Cousin Of The Giraffe
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The okapi is a relatively unknown animal which is closely related to the giraffe. Its size is about a horse and is found in the Ituri Rainforest in central Africa. There are a few okapis in zoos around the world but they have proven to be difficult to breed in captivity. The tongue of an okapi is long enough for the animal to wash its eyelids and clean its ears. They are also unusual in their ability to sleep for only 5 mins in a 24 hour period and yet remain at peak alertness. Link: Science Blogs, Wikipedia |
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June 21st, 2006 at 5:56 am
Somebody’s getting too obssesed with the animal and hybrids theme =P (J/K)
A.H
June 21st, 2006 at 6:48 am
Haha guess I’ll need some time to get it over with.
September 8th, 2007 at 8:46 pm
Word was needed in a crossword puzzle. What an interesting animal. The tongue thing is AMAZING!
February 29th, 2008 at 3:47 am
this is my fav animal…..
in my friends animal book i turned to the middle of the book and discovered this animal.
it is amazing if only i could see one in real life…..=[
November 14th, 2008 at 3:39 am
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