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 …

It’s a cloven-hooved mammal native to portions of the Democratic Republic of Congo in Central Africa. Although it resembles a zebra with its striped markings and appearance, genetically the …

Oct 3, 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 …

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...

Oct 17, 2025 · The Nashville Zoo’s okapi ambassador helps raise awareness for conservation and World Okapi Day. Learn more about this creature.

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 …

All about the Okapi - characteristics, life expectancy, distribution, behavior, diet, predators, interesting facts, and much more.

It is almost impossible to observe an okapi in the wild, so seeing these amazing animals at our Zoo is the best way to inspire care and raise support for their protection in Africa.

What is an Okapi? The Okapi (Okapia johnstoni) is an herbivorous mammal native to the dense forests of Central Africa. Although it shares a distant ancestry with the giraffe, its appearance …

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