Okapi - Wikipedia The okapi ( oʊˈkɑːpi ; Okapia johnstoni), also known as the forest giraffe, [2] zebra giraffe, and Congolese giraffe, [dubious – discuss] is an artiodactyl mammal that is endemic to the northeast Democratic Republic of the Congo in central Africa
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 | 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 Okapis are preyed upon by leopards (Panthera pardus)
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 - San Diego Zoo Animals Plants With striking white-and-black striped legs, an okapi (pronounced oh-KAHP-ee) looks like it could be related to a zebra But if you look at an okapi’s head, you’ll also notice a resemblance to a giraffe Like a giraffe, an okapi has very large, upright ears, which catch even slight sounds
Okapi - Description, Habitat, Image, Diet, and Interesting Facts Deep within the dense, emerald heart of Central Africa, a creature of unparalleled beauty and mystery roams the rainforests Often called the “forest giraffe,” the Okapi (Okapia johnstoni) is a living testament to nature’s artistry, a mosaic of rich chocolate brown, creamy white, and striking zebra -like stripes
Okapi Conservation Project The okapi, often called the “ghost of the forest,” is one of the world’s most elusive and endangered species Found only in the tropical rainforests of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) in Africa, this living fossil is threatened by poaching, illegal mining, and deforestation
Okapi | WWF Okapis are only active during the day They feed on leaves, buds and shoots of more than 100 different species of forest plants that are poisonous to humans as well as grasses, fruits, ferns and fungi They also eat a type of clay that fulfils the animal’s mineral and salt requirements
Okapi Animal Facts - Okapia johnstoni - A-Z Animals Okapi (Okapia johnstoni) are not domesticated and have never been kept as farm animals They live wild in Congo rainforests and are cared for in protected areas and zoos