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Okapi

Okapia johnstoni

Photo by LoganReno
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Field Notes

Description:

A large horse like creature, actually a member of the giraffe family. Has a long tongue just like it's cousin. It's back legs are like that of a zebra's.
It's burgundy color is remarkable.

Notes:

One of my favorite animals... Such a fine specimen

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PublishedNovember 11, 2012

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