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 - Wikipedia
The okapi (/ oʊ ˈ k ɑː p iː /; Okapia johnstoni), also known as the forest giraffe, Congolese giraffe and zebra giraffe, is an artiodactyl mammal that is endemic to the northeast Democratic …
The Okapi — Okapi Conservation Project
The okapi (Okapia johnstoni); the “forest giraffe”; one of the oldest mammals on Earth — has only been known to scientists since the early 20th century, though it was well-known and part of the …
Okapi | Habitat, Size, Life Expectancy, & Endangered Species
2024年11月22日 · 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 …
Okapi: The shy forest dwellers of central Africa
2018年10月18日 · An okapi’s short, oily fur acts as waterproofing in the damp rainforest environment. Their distinctive stripes are thought to act as camouflage by breaking up the …
Okapi Facts, Habitat, Diet, Predators, Adaptations, Pictures
The Okapis prefer areas where there is slow-moving fresh water source. The range of these creatures has now got limited by natural barriers, including unsuitable habitats surrounding …
Okapi - San Diego Zoo Animals & Plants
The okapi’s dark purplish or reddish brown fur is dense and feels like velvet. It’s also oily, so water slides right off, keeping the okapi dry on rainy days. Only male okapi have horns, which are …
Okapi: Facts About the Forest Giraffe - Live Science
2016年9月23日 · Like a giraffe, the okapi has to spread its long legs to get close enough to the ground to get a drink of water. Female okapis typically only give birth to one baby at a time. …
1995年3月15日 · Water and salt While not studied specifically it is required that all okapi must have access to good quality water available at all times. Additionally, it is recommended that …
The okapi is an iconic species for DRC and the world. While the scientific community only learnt of the existence of this elusive species at the turn of the 20 th century, it has long been known …