Okapids represent species that remain unseen. Dense forests hide many unknown animals. Their discovery surprised science. They remind us of unexplored life. Protection preserves the unknown. Okapids are ambassadors of mystery.
This emphasizes why conservation matters now. Unknown species may vanish unnoticed.
It shows discovery is ongoing. Nature still holds secrets.
Okapids were called the “African unicorn” before discovery.
Natural History Museum (nhm.ac.uk)