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 …
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 in...
Habitat, Size, Life Expectancy, & Endangered Species - Britannica
Dec 20, 2025 · The okapi (Okapia johnstoni) is a cud-chewing hoofed mammal found in the rainforests of Africa’s Congo region. It is classified, along with the giraffe, in the family Giraffidae (order …
Okapi: Facts About the Forest Giraffe - Live Science
Sep 23, 2016 · These animals are found in the African rainforest where trees are dense. They are native to the Democratic Republic of Congo and are typically found within the Ituri Forest, according to the...
All About the Okapi: The Forest Giraffe - World Deer
The Okapi earned the nickname “forest giraffe” due to its physical resemblance to giraffes. While giraffes are tall and majestic creatures that roam the open savannah, Okapis are much smaller and are …
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 …
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 …
Discover the Okapi: Africa's Elusive Forest Giraffe
Sep 29, 2024 · The Okapi, often called the “forest giraffe,” is one of the world’s most unique and elusive animals. With its striking stripes and mysterious nature, this animal has captured the fascination of …
The Okapi, The Forest Giraffe, an Invisible Sentinel of Biodiversity in ...
The Okapi, The Forest Giraffe, an Invisible Sentinel of Biodiversity in the Congo Basin The okapi (Okapia johnstoni) is a mammal endemic to the humid tropical forests of the Democratic Republic of …
The Enigmatic Okapi A Closer Look at the Forest Giraffe
Apr 21, 2025 · In the dense rainforests of central Africa, a peculiar animal moves silently through the undergrowth. With its velvety, chocolate-brown coat interrupted by striking white stripes on its legs, …