The okapi (Okapia johnstoni) is a mammal of the family Giraffidae and the closest living relative of the giraffe. In the wild, the animal occurs only in the rainforests of northeastern Congo-Kinshasa. The okapi was not given a formal scientific name until 1901 by Philip Lutley Sclater and is named after its discoverer, the British colonial official, botanist, explorer and linguist Sir Henry Hamilton Johnston (1858-1927).
Thomas Van Puymbroeck, based out of Belgium, is an award-winning photographer. His passion for underwater photography began over 15 years ago. Growing up he was already passionate about the underwater life. Even though he graduated as multimedia graphic designer, he pursued his dream job at the local.. Read more…