In the video "Monstrum: The Okapi," the exploration delves into the history and discovery of the elusive okapi, known as the African unicorn. This creature, with features resembling a zebra, giraffe, and horse, was long considered a mythical beast by Western cultures. The okapi, endemic to the Ituri Rainforest in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, challenges the boundaries between myth and reality. The narrative highlights historical misidentifications of animals as myths and emphasizes the role of scientific discovery in redefining these perceptions. This content aligns with curricular themes in ecology, anthropology, and history, fostering critical thinking about cultural narratives and scientific exploration. Part of the "Monstrum" series. Please note this title may contain mature themes.