Which animal makes the Ituri Forest especially famous?

The okapi (Okapia johnstoni) is the animal that makes the Ituri Forest especially famous. Often referred to as the forest giraffe, the okapi is endemic to the region and serves as the flagship species for the forest’s conservation efforts.12

While the okapi is the most notable species associated with the area, the Ituri Forest is also home to other significant wildlife, including the Congo peacock, which is also considered quite famous, as well as a diverse array of primates, forest antelopes, and leopards.2