The Okapi species is hidden

Okapi is one of the rare animals in the world, only found in the eastern tropical rainforest of Chad, Africa. The Okapi's actions are very mysterious, hidden at present, living in remote areas, until 1900 people were discovered, and in 1901 they were named Okapi.

Okapi, a strange animal from the Congo

The Okapi belongs to the animal. The foot is clogged , the shoulders are high, the buttocks are low, the legs are as long as the giraffes. About 1.5-1.6m high from heel to ear tip about 2m. Body length 2m, tail 45cm long, weighing over 200kg. Males are smaller than females. On the frame of short horned eyes, there is a layer of fur. Children do not have horns. The hair is dark brown, in the lighter grass, the top of the pale ash, the shoulders and the upper half of the legs are white, purple-brown. Shy temperament, hearing is very sensitive, quick response, a little movement has run immediately. At least in the daytime, hiding in the deep forest, furry color and the color of the tree branches so far 25 steps is difficult to detect.

Okapi loves to work with herds. Children, male cohabitants soon go out to feed. Mainly eating young leaves, also eating fruits and seeds. Children are 440 days pregnant, most give birth in the rainy season from August to October. Life expectancy is 15-20 years.

Scientists also estimate that there are only about 10,000 to 20,000 individuals of this exotic animal living in the wild, but are threatened by hunting for the local people.

Grass, ferns, and young leaves are the main food source of this exotic animal. Scientists also found it very interesting that the Okapi also ate scorched trees by lightning to help with their digestion.

Global warming and indiscriminate logging are considered to be destroying the habitats of Okapi, but in fact the threat from illegal hunting is still more permanent. Hopefully conservation efforts will help this strange animal stay away from the brink of extinction