The okapi, often called the “forest giraffe,” is one of the most unique and mysterious mammals in the world. Native to the dense rainforests of the Democratic Republic of Congo, the okapi has fascinated scientists and explorers ever since it was first described by Western science in the early 20th century. Despite its zebra-like stripes on the legs, the okapi is not related to zebras at all, but is in fact the closest living relative of the giraffe. The okapi’s body is a deep, velvety brown, wit
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4.8K views · 156 reactions | As GSC staff, we often hear some frequently asked questions. Many of you have wondered aloud, is that a giraffe-zebra hybrid!? Nope, that's an okapi, the closest living relative to the giraffe. OK, so relative to a giraffe... but what's the hype behind those stripes? Keeper Kelly answers one of your most burning questions. | Greensboro Science Center | Facebook
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708K views · 29K reactions | Toby is the perfect okapi of Subira With their velvet fur, long tongues and striped backends, okapis may look like they're made from leftover parts, but each of their characteristics plays a part in their wild habitats. The stripes camouflage them from predators, their oily fur keeps them dry in the rainforest and their long tongues help them reach the best leaves. | San Diego Zoo | Facebook
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Discover the mysterious Okapi, a creature with zebra stripes and a giraffe's lineage. #historyfacts #didyouknow #factsyoudidntknow | Timeless Curiosity
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In the wild, the incredibly shy okapi is rarely seen by humans. They live in heavily forested areas in the Democratic Republic of Congo in Central Africa. Here are some fun okapi facts: - They are the only living relative of the giraffe. - Their distinctive leg stripes break up their body shape and are an effective camouflage in dense vegetation - The species was discovered by western scientists in the early 1900s. - They use their large ears to listen for danger. See these amazing animals, at o
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In a dense forest with dappled light, it’s nearly impossible to see the elusive okapi! Its broken pattern of dark and light stripes helps it hide from predators. As herbivores, okapi feed on leaves, grasses, ferns, fruits and other understory plants. They use their long blue-black tongues, that can stretch up to 18 inches, to reach and grasp leaves. | Bronx Zoo
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EXCITING NEWS: We’ve welcomed the birth of a rare okapi calf, named Arabi! 💜 At only six weeks old, watch her adorable journey outdoors for the first time 🙌 | Chester Zoo
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