An okapi’s tongue is very handy. At mealtimes, its tongue wraps around and pul ! s in mouthfuls of leaves, fruit, or twigs. At bath time, its tongue licks its body clean—ev " n its ey " s and big ears.
An okapi’s tongue is purplish black. Scientists believ " this color protects the tongue from get ' ing sunburned.
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