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 …

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.

Dec 20, 2025 · 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 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. …

May 1, 2025 · With its zebra-striped hindquarters, deep maroon coat, and giraffe-like features, the okapi (Okapia johnstoni) stands as one of nature’s most peculiar and mysterious masterpieces.

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, …

What is an okapi? Discover interesting facts about the surprising giraffe relative including where they live and what they eat.

Audubon Nature Institute is celebrating the birth of a critically endangered okapi calf at the Freeport-McMoRan Audubon Species Survival Center.The calf was born January 19, 2026, and is the first …

The horse-like okapi (Okapia johnstoni), with its large ears and a relatively long neck, is also recognized by a long black tongue, used for plucking buds, leaves and branches from trees and shrubs.