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Okapi Baby


 
  Okapi Baby
Okapi Baby
The Los Angeles Zoo and Botanical Gardens is thrilled to announce the birth of the first ever okapi calf born at the Zoo. The male calf was born on August 26 at 9:00 a.m. to first time parents, father, Jamal and mother, Baraka.

The Los Angeles Zoo received its first okapi in the history of the Zoo in June 2005 after trying to obtain one for over 20 years..

While some guests may confuse this shy, secretive animal with a zebra due to the brilliant black and white striped patterns on its front and hind legs, it is actually the closest living relative to the giraffe. Often called the “forest giraffe,” this beautiful species found in central Africa has a lustrous, velvety coat of fur, a 14-18 inch long, prehensile tongue, and as an adult stands at over six feet tall and weighs between 400-700 pounds.

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What interesting information about this beautiful animal, Kathy!! And how sweet this baby is!! Fantastic work!


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0 November 08, 2013

 

Nadia Paul 		  Oh wow Kathy, is this little baby sweet or what! You have captured him so beautifully.


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0 November 08, 2013

 

frank w. degenhardt 		  Its like there was parts left over from other animals and then they were put together to make this one. Its looks are unusual and beautiful and I loved the story you shared with us. In word, in look, gorgeous Kathy.


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0 November 08, 2013

 

April Riggs 		  Great textures, lines and composition!


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Carol L. Fowler 		  Beautiful baby! Glad he looks so healthy!


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Patrick Rouzes's Gallery 		  Lighitng, tones, contrasts, focus & image are exceptional, Kathy. Faved.


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0 November 09, 2013

 

John Connolly 		  What a wonderful image of this beautiful animal Kathy! Fantastic work!


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0 November 09, 2013

 

Colette M. Metcalf 		  How sweet:0)


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0 November 10, 2013

 

Rona L. Schwarz 		  How special is this, Kathy! What a fabulous capture of him - he does look shy - love the lighting on him. Thanks for the great info as well - I'd love to see one in person.


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0 November 11, 2013

 
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