- 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 | 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)
- Okapi, facts and photos | National Geographic
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
- 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 - Facts, Habitat, Diet, Predators, Adaptations, Pictures
All about the Okapi - characteristics, life expectancy, distribution, behavior, diet, predators, interesting facts, and much more
- The Okapi — Okapi Conservation Project
The okapi (Okapia johnstoni), or forest giraffe, is a shy, solitary species found only in the rainforests of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) Closely related to the giraffe, the okapi has a unique coat and distinctive white stripes on its rump and legs
- Okapi facts - Fauna Flora
What is an okapi? Discover interesting facts about the surprising giraffe relative including where they live and what they eat
- Okapia johnstoni (okapi) | INFORMATION | Animal Diversity Web
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 western Uganda, as they are pushed towards the east by deforestation and road construction
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