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 …

Dec 20, 2025 · 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 …

What is the okapi? 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.

3 days ago · Okapi at Bronx Zoo. Photo Courtesy: Julie Larsen The world’s only living relative of the giraffe has received its strongest global protection yet. Conservationists say the move closes …

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. …

Okapi are pacers like giraffes, simultaneously stepping with the front and back legs on the same side instead of moving alternate legs like other ungulates. Okapis often rub their necks against trees, …

3 days ago · The okapi (Okapia johnstoni), often called the forest giraffe, is the only living relative of the giraffe. Its striking appearance features a rich, dark coat contrasted by distinct horizontal white …

Okapis range from the Maiko Forest to the Ituri Forest. Their territory extends west into the Rubi, Tele, and Ebola river basins. There has been some evidence showing that their range has extended into …

5 days ago · The okapi is a forest-dwelling relative of the giraffe found only in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), and it is currently endangered, largely due to hunting and instability in its range. …

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