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 …

Apr 6, 2026 · 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 …

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...

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 …

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 …

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, …

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. …

The okapi is perhaps the most unique large mammal in the world. First described by western scientists in 1902, the okapi is a forest giraffe species that lives in the rainforests found only in the Democratic …

Apr 24, 2026 · The okapi, native to the Democratic Republic of the Congo, looks like a creature assembled from several different animals. It has the striped hindquarters of a zebra, the compact …

May 27, 2024 · 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.