Okapi - Wikipedia
WEBThe 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 Republic of the Congo in central Africa.
The Okapi — Okapi Conservation Project
WEBOkapi have scent glands on each foot that leave a sticky tar-like residue wherever they walk to mark their territory. Female okapi have relatively small territories, up to 5 square kilometers, while males will patrol up to 12 square kilometers.
Okapi, facts and photos - National Geographic
WEBWhat 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.
The Discovery of the Okapi, Part 1 — Tetrapod Zoology
WEBApr 12, 2023 · Caption: taxiderm mount of the complete Okapi skin obtained by Sir Harry Johnston, photographed in the British Museum (Natural History). This specimen was key in the naming of Ray Lankester’s naming of the genus Okapia in 1901. Early depictions of the Okapi – including this one – gave them slimmer limbs than those present on the live animal.
WEBOkapi conservation strategy and status review | 1 Forewords 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 20th century, it has long been known and revered by the Congolese people sharing its
Okapi | African Rainforest Mammal, Endangered Species | Britannica
WEBSep 24, 2024 · Okapi, (Okapia johnstoni), cud-chewing hoofed mammal that is placed along with the giraffe in the family Giraffidae (order Artiodactyla). It serves as the flagship species (a popular species that has become a symbol for the conservation of a region) for the Ituri Forest in the Democratic Republic.
30 years of protecting the mysterious Okapi - Conservation news
WEBJun 13, 2017 · Found only in the Ituri rainforest of northeastern DRC, the okapi is a fully protected species under Congolese law. Unfortunately, the future of this striking large-bodied mammal is severely ...
Okapi (Okapia johnstoni) Conservation Strategy and Status …
WEBDec 1, 2015 · Map showing historic records of okapi occurrence, north-eastern DRC (land cover derived from satellite data [Globcover 2010]; tentative current okapi range adapted from shapefile provided by...
Okapi: The shy forest dwellers of central Africa
WEBOct 18, 2018 · After a few trial-runs of learning how to use the cameras, Team Okapi was able to capture the first-ever footage of an okapi feeding in the Okapi Wildlife Reserve, and more recently, the first-ever footage of an okapi calf in the wild.
Okapi - Tusk
WEBUnknown to the western world until the 20th century, the okapi is the only living relative of the giraffe. It has a long neck and large, upright ears. Its coat is dark brown with distinctive stripes on the legs and hindquarters, reminiscent to a zebra.