The Okapi Wildlife Reserve is located in the Ituri forest in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. It is large, occupying about one-fifth of the Ituri forest. The Reserve is home to numerous species including the Okapi, primates, birds, and elephants. They live amongst the various forests that make up the reserve. Unfortunately, the Okapi Wildlife Reserve is under “attack.” It has been placed on the list World Heritage in Danger. There are numerous threats to the reserve that are endangering the survival of not only the inhabitants but the forests as well. The reserve is understaffed and short on resources which only serve to further worsen the problem as they are undermanned to deal with all of the threats to the reserve. While there are other reserves that may need funding, the Okapi Reserve is home to approximately 5000 Okapi, of the approximate 30,000 remaining. and needs funding in order to preserve them, as well as other endangered species on the reserve.......
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