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09/11/2008
Rare Okapi Photographed for First Time in the Wild
Conservationists in Congo today released the first-ever photographs taken in the wild of the Okapi, a shy deer-like animal not seen in its natural habitat for 50 years. The Okapi is closely related to the giraffe, although it bears markings on its legs that resemble a zebra.
Okapis can be found in many zoos, but Congo's civil war and poachers have caused their numbers to dwindle.
Two more shots, AFTER THE JUMP...
And a night shot...
Posted 7:16 PM EST by Andy Towle in Nature, News | Permalink
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Posted by: A.J. | Sep 11, 2008 7:27:46 PM
Wow. Simply beautiful... we ogle at all these other photos you find, but I almost prefer seeing this more :) The most beautiful things are the most rare, sadly.
Posted by: Laurence | Sep 11, 2008 7:53:55 PM
So Cool!!
I LOVE shit like this. I love just seeing these pics and knowing that animal is out there. I'm happy we haven't completely killed them off.
Posted by: MikeInSanJose | Sep 11, 2008 8:47:41 PM
Stunning!
What's the evolutionary basis for beauty?
Beauty is its own reward.
Posted by: Paul R | Sep 11, 2008 8:48:43 PM
am i the only one who thinks these look photoshopped?!
Posted by: teddy b | Sep 11, 2008 8:55:07 PM
This will please crossword puzzlers. I never heard of an okapi until I started doing crossword puzzles.
Posted by: J-Bird | Sep 11, 2008 9:17:48 PM
I hope Sarah Palin doesn't see this, she'd want to kill it.
Posted by: Patrick | Sep 11, 2008 11:19:22 PM
Disney's Animal Kingdom has these on their safari tour. They are amazing animals!
Posted by: Matthew Dean | Sep 12, 2008 12:28:43 AM
Patrick you beat me to it!!!
Yes, I'm sure the first words in Palin's mind were: mmmm, DINNER.
Posted by: lou | Sep 12, 2008 12:43:18 AM
... this beautiful animal is sooo fashion forward !
Posted by: JK | Sep 12, 2008 1:15:03 AM
Moments later Lance Bass arrived to date it.
Posted by: thevegasstyleguy | Sep 12, 2008 1:27:02 AM
I'm afraid my first impression was also "photoshop"
Posted by: ian tester | Sep 12, 2008 4:06:32 AM
Wow, it's FABULOUS! Those legs are so chic.
Posted by: JeffRob | Sep 13, 2008 2:05:58 PM