- Okapi - Wikipedia
The okapi ( oʊˈkɑːpiː ; Okapia johnstoni), also known as the forest giraffe, Congolese giraffe and zebra giraffe, is an artiodactyl mammal that is endemic to the northeast Democratic Republic of the Congo in central Africa
- 21 Okapi Facts - Fact Animal
It’s a cloven-hooved mammal native to portions of the Democratic Republic of Congo in Central Africa Although it resembles a zebra with its striped markings and appearance, genetically the okapi is related closer to the giraffe Known to be mostly diurnal, okapi may be active in the first few hours of darkness at night
- Okapi | Habitat, Size, Life Expectancy, Endangered Species | Britannica
The okapi is a shy, solitary, elusive animal that lives among dense cover and browses on leaves, fungi, and fruit It uses its long tongue to strip leaves from branches and supplements its diet with clay, burned wood, and bat guano
- Okapi, facts and photos | National Geographic
Known as the “forest giraffe,” the okapi looks more like a cross between a deer and a zebra Nevertheless, it’s the giraffe's only living relative The okapi is native to the Ituri Rainforest
- Okapi - Facts, Habitat, Diet, Predators, Adaptations, Pictures
Okapi, also known as the Forest Giraffe or Zebra Giraffe, are African herbivores with close resemblance to both the zebra and the giraffe They were not distinguished by the western science as a distinct species until the early 20 th century
- All About the Okapi: The Forest Giraffe - World Deer
Discover the Okapi, the rare 'forest giraffe' of Africa Learn all about this unique animal, its giraffe and zebra-like traits, scientific classification, and why it's called the 'African unicorn
- Okapi: The shy forest dwellers of central Africa
Covered in unusual markings on their rump and legs, okapi are elusive, shy and gentle, and nearly impossible to observe in the wild due to their secretive nature Okapi have incredibly acute senses of hearing and smell that help them avoid predators, such as leopards, and make them hard to find in the wild © Okapi Conservation Project
- Okapi - Rainforest Alliance
The okapi is a beautiful and elusive animal, unknown to western scientists until 1900! Standing five feet (1 5 m) tall, its legs and hindquarters are covered in black and white stripes, similar to a zebra Its closest living relative, however, is the giraffe
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