This reclusive diurnal species lives in some of the densest parts of the rain forest.
Although it has long been hunted by indigenous pygmy tribes, it was discovered by the outside world only in 1901.
At first it was thought to be related to the zebra because of its black- and white-striped flanks, but it is now known to be a member of the giraffe family.
The males have small, hairy, backward-pointing horns and both sexes have extremely long tongues, which they use to clean their eyes and to manipulate leaves, fruit, plants, and shoots as they eat.
The young are often left alone hidden in the thick forest, but at any hint of danger, the mother will run to her calf and fiercely beat her front feet on the ground as she faces the threat.
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