This quake was preceded by 4 foreshocks bigger than magnitude 7.0, including a magnitude 7.9 on May 21 that caused severe damage in the Concepcion area. Many aftershocks occurred, with 5 of magnitude 7.0 or greater through Nov 1.This is the largest earthquake of the 20th Century.his quake was preceded by 4 foreshocks bigger than magnitude 7.0, including a magnitude 7.9 on May 21 that caused severe damage in the Concepcion area. Many aftershocks occurred, with 5 of magnitude 7.0 or greater through Nov 1.
Animal life can vary hugely in any one spot depending on vegetation. A four-mile patch of rainforest could contain up to 400 species of birds, 150 species of butterflies and 60 species of amphibians! Little is known about African forest elephants because of their densely vegetated surroundings.
The Okapi (or forest giraffe) is a solitary, giraffe-like mammal found in rainforests of the upper Congo River Basin in central Africa.This nocturnal (most active at night) animal was only discovered by scientists in the early 1900's. Okapi have a life span of 15 to 20 years in captivity.Anatomy: The Okapi's coat is deep reddish-brown; it has zebra-like stripes on its hindquarters and upper legs.he Okapi (or forest giraffe) is a solitary, giraffe-like mammal found in rainforests of the upper Congo River Basin in central Africa.