Comments on: Sukari the Okapi at 10 Days http://www.sandiegozoo.org/wordpress/default/sukari-the-okapi-at-10-days/ Thu, 08 Jan 2009 09:08:22 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.6.2 By: Kazz http://www.sandiegozoo.org/wordpress/default/sukari-the-okapi-at-10-days/#comment-78128 Kazz Mon, 01 Oct 2007 16:57:53 +0000 http://www.sandiegozoo.org/wordpress/default/sukari-the-okapi-at-10-days/#comment-78128 Jama, How is Sukari doing now? Is everything with her development on pace? Jama,
How is Sukari doing now? Is everything with her development on pace?

]]> By: John Michel http://www.sandiegozoo.org/wordpress/default/sukari-the-okapi-at-10-days/#comment-52124 John Michel Wed, 25 Jul 2007 01:27:04 +0000 http://www.sandiegozoo.org/wordpress/default/sukari-the-okapi-at-10-days/#comment-52124 Beth-We often refer to the okapi as " the animal put together by a committee." Where they occur naturally, in Central Africa, the vegetation is very dense so two things about their appearance work strongly in their favor. First, the stripes help break up a solid form among the plant life and help them blend into their surroundings. Second, they often hold a position for a long time, maybe only chewing cud for hours, and lack of movement does not attract the attention of potential predators. Also, being a solitary animal has tremendous advantage: If you're the only one out there, the likelihood of being detected is much smaller than if you're one of many. Beth-We often refer to the okapi as " the animal put together by a committee." Where they occur naturally, in Central Africa, the vegetation is very dense so two things about their appearance work strongly in their favor. First, the stripes help break up a solid form among the plant life and help them blend into their surroundings. Second, they often hold a position for a long time, maybe only chewing cud for hours, and lack of movement does not attract the attention of potential predators. Also, being a solitary animal has tremendous advantage: If you're the only one out there, the likelihood of being detected is much smaller than if you're one of many.

]]> By: Margaret http://www.sandiegozoo.org/wordpress/default/sukari-the-okapi-at-10-days/#comment-52037 Margaret Tue, 24 Jul 2007 16:08:11 +0000 http://www.sandiegozoo.org/wordpress/default/sukari-the-okapi-at-10-days/#comment-52037 She is growing fast, and looks like a very alert girl. Sorry about your bruises Jama, but holding such a magnificent creature is worth the challenges isn't it? Glad you are able to gain her trust at such a young age. It should help prevent similar bruises as she grows up. She is growing fast, and looks like a very alert girl. Sorry about your bruises Jama, but holding such a magnificent creature is worth the challenges isn't it?

Glad you are able to gain her trust at such a young age. It should help prevent similar bruises as she grows up.

]]> By: Beth http://www.sandiegozoo.org/wordpress/default/sukari-the-okapi-at-10-days/#comment-51998 Beth Tue, 24 Jul 2007 12:10:21 +0000 http://www.sandiegozoo.org/wordpress/default/sukari-the-okapi-at-10-days/#comment-51998 These are the most unusual looking creatures. Every part of their body looks like a different species. It is like nature could not make up its mind. Their markings are quite beautiful. I was extremely surprised to learn they are solitary animals. These are the most unusual looking creatures. Every part of their body looks like a different species. It is like nature could not make up its mind. Their markings are quite beautiful. I was extremely surprised to learn they are solitary animals.

]]> By: Bernice http://www.sandiegozoo.org/wordpress/default/sukari-the-okapi-at-10-days/#comment-51880 Bernice Mon, 23 Jul 2007 23:47:42 +0000 http://www.sandiegozoo.org/wordpress/default/sukari-the-okapi-at-10-days/#comment-51880 Sukari is so sweet and beautiful - and growing like a weed it seems! :) Sukari is so sweet and beautiful - and growing like a weed it seems! :)

]]> By: John Michel http://www.sandiegozoo.org/wordpress/default/sukari-the-okapi-at-10-days/#comment-51876 John Michel Mon, 23 Jul 2007 23:35:25 +0000 http://www.sandiegozoo.org/wordpress/default/sukari-the-okapi-at-10-days/#comment-51876 Sukari has so far only been with her mom, Safarani. We know that Kelle, our other adult female, will accept Sukari very readily so that will happen in a very few weeks on exhibit. Kidomo, our 17-month-old male, is scheduled to move to the Oklahoma City Zoo soon to join their breeding program. As for Biscotti, adult okapi are largely solitary. He is no exception; he loves the company of adult females when they are in a state to conceive but he could be too much for a calf Sukari's age. In all liklihood they won't be sharing the same space at the same time. Sukari has so far only been with her mom, Safarani. We know that Kelle, our other adult female, will accept Sukari very readily so that will happen in a very few weeks on exhibit. Kidomo, our 17-month-old male, is scheduled to move to the Oklahoma City Zoo soon to join their breeding program. As for Biscotti, adult okapi are largely solitary. He is no exception; he loves the company of adult females when they are in a state to conceive but he could be too much for a calf Sukari's age. In all liklihood they won't be sharing the same space at the same time.

]]> By: Calvin http://www.sandiegozoo.org/wordpress/default/sukari-the-okapi-at-10-days/#comment-51845 Calvin Mon, 23 Jul 2007 22:12:27 +0000 http://www.sandiegozoo.org/wordpress/default/sukari-the-okapi-at-10-days/#comment-51845 Has Sukari every met Kelly, Biscotti, or Kidomo? Has Sukari every met Kelly, Biscotti, or Kidomo?

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