Okapi


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Ever seen these?? Are they game animals? Anyone ever taken one??? They are from Africa. Related to the giraffe. My son came home and asked me if I'd ever seen one. I haven't until now!!! These are some weird lookin animals!!!

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Re: Okapi

We have okapi at the Denver Zoo. They are on the Endangered Species list and are disappearing at a horrific rate. We have a breeding program for them and they sell for over a million dollars each. They are distantly related to giraffes, and are very shy yet docile creatures. I've had the pleasure of petting a couple on the nose when I happened by during feeding time. Awesome animals.

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