Environment & Wildlife
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Environment & Wildlife

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  • Democratic Republic Of The Congo21 views

    DR Congo is the Only Home of the Elusive Okapi

    Often called the "forest giraffe," the okapi is a unique and endangered mammal with zebra-like stripes on its legs, but is more closely related to the giraffe. It is endemic solely to the dense rainforests of the Democratic Republic of the Congo.

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    DR Congo Hosts World's Second-Largest Rainforest

    The Congo Rainforest is a vital global lung, second only to the Amazon. It spans several countries, with the Democratic Republic of the Congo holding the largest portion, teeming with unique flora and fauna crucial for global climate regulation.