The ainimal wis broucht tae prominent European attention bi speculation on its existence foond in popular press reports coverinHenry Morton Stanley's joorneys in 1887. Remains o a carcass wur later sent tae Lunnon bi the Inglis adventurer an colonial admeenistratorHarry Johnston an acame a media event in 1901.[2] The day, aboot 10,000–20,000 remain in the wild an as o 2011, 42 different institutions display them warldwide.[3][4]
._Okapi.jpg)
