WHAT IS AN OKAPI?

The okapi, is a giraffid artiodactyl mammal native to the northeast of the Democratic Republic of the Congo in Central Africa. Although the okapi bears striped markings reminiscent of zebras, it is most closely related to the giraffe. 

MORE ON THE OKAPI.

Scientific name- Okapia johnstoni
Height-1.5 – 2 m (At Shoulder)
Mass-200 – 350 kg

WEBSITES TO CHECK OUT

http://www.softschools.com/facts/animals/okapi_facts/132/ 
http://www.arkive.org/okapi/okapia-johnstoni/image-G10248.html

WHERE DO OKAPIS LIVE?

Okapis live in the rain forests of central Africa in the Democratic Republic of Congo.

DID YOU KNOW.....

  • The okapi is the only living relative of the giraffe
  • Female okapis are actually larger than male okapis.
  • The okapis tongue is 18 inches long, and can reach both it eyes and ears. 
  • Only male okapis have horns.
  • The average lifespan of an okapi is between 20 and 30 years.
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