A rare okapi calf was born at Chester Zoo, inspiring hope for the endangered species. The okapi, also known as the forest giraffe, was only scientifically discovered in 1901 and is one of the least known and understood species on the planet. The calf, named Arabi, was born on May 12 to a 10-year-old mother and a 20-year-old male named Stomp. There are estimated to be fewer than 10,000 okapi left in the wild, living in the dense rainforests of the Democratic Republic of Congo. The birth is seen as a significant milestone in conservation efforts for the species.
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