{"product_id":"the-okapi-susan-lyndaker-lindsey-9780292747074","title":"The Okapi: Mysterious Animal of Congo-Zaire","description":"\u003cp\u003eCongo-Zaire contains Africa's largest remaining tracts of intact rain forest, making it one of the most important regions for biodiversity conservation. Its Ituri Forest is home to plants and animals native to nowhere else on earth, including the elusive and little-known okapi.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn this popularly written book, three long-time observers of the okapi present a complete, contemporary natural history of this appealing relative of the giraffe. They recount its discovery by European explorers and describe its appearance and life cycle. They also discuss current efforts to preserve the species, both in the wild and at zoos around the world.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIllustrated with charming line drawings, \u003ci\u003eThe Okapi\u003c\/i\u003e will be a valuable resource for conservationists and zoo visitors alike-indeed anyone fascinated by the mysterious animal of Congo-Zaire.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Susan Lyndaker Lindsey, Mary Neel Green, Cynthia L. Bennett\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 0292747071\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9780292747074\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e University of Texas Press\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 04\/01\/1999\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 147\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.49lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 8.98h x 6.04w x 0.38d\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eReview Citation(s): \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eUniv PR Books for Public Libry\u003c\/i\u003e 01\/01\/2000 pg. 54 - Strongly Recommended","brand":"Susan Lyndaker Lindsey","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":43981532659967,"sku":"9780292747074","price":19.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_5af6768e-6434-475e-b5e4-ce4088dba3e1.jpg?v=1683256132","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/the-okapi-susan-lyndaker-lindsey-9780292747074","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}