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Photographed at the Los Angeles Zoo

An Okapi

The okapi is a most unusual yet beautiful animal. At first glance its markings remind us of a zebra, but the okapi is actually the only living relative of the giraffe. The okapi is found in the tropical rainforests of the Congo region of Africa. Read this informative article to learn some interesting facts about the okapi.

The okapi has black and white stripes on its hindquarters and front legs. The unusual markings of the okapi help to provide an excellent form of camouflage.

Due in part to its secretive nature and dense habitat the okapi was unknown until 1900.

The okapi is mostly a solitary animal. The okapi is most active during the afternoon and evening.

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Description
Photographed at the Los Angeles Zoo

An Okapi

The okapi is a most unusual yet beautiful animal. At first glance its markings remind us of a zebra, but the okapi is actually the only living relative of the giraffe. The okapi is found in the tropical rainforests of the Congo region of Africa. Read this informative article to learn some interesting facts about the okapi.

The okapi has black and white stripes on its hindquarters and front legs. The unusual markings of the okapi help to provide an excellent form of camouflage.

Due in part to its secretive nature and dense habitat the okapi was unknown until 1900.

The okapi is mostly a solitary animal. The okapi is most active during the afternoon and evening.

More Information LINK