Endangered
Okapi
Okapia johnstoni
A secretive forest mammal related to the giraffe, known for its dark coat and zebra-like striped legs.
Category
Mammal
Habitat
Forest
Diet
Herbivore
Lifespan
15–20 years in the wild; up to 30 years in captivity
Size
Shoulder height 1.5–1.7 m; weight 200–350 kg
Scientific Name
Okapia johnstoni
About Okapi
A secretive forest mammal related to the giraffe, known for its dark coat and zebra-like striped legs.
It belongs to the Mammal group and is commonly associated with forest habitats with a herbivore diet, with a lifespan of 15–20 years in the wild; up to 30 years in captivity, a size of Shoulder height 1.5–1.7 m; weight 200–350 kg, a conservation status of Endangered.
Fun Fact
Okapis have long prehensile tongues that help them strip leaves and groom hard-to-reach places.
Where Okapi Lives
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Ituri Forest
, Democratic Republic of the Congo
Epulu
, Democratic Republic of the Congo