In the wild, the incredibly shy okapi is rarely seen by humans. They live in heavily forested areas in the Democratic Republic of Congo in Central Africa. Here are some fun okapi facts: - They are the only living relative of the giraffe. - Their distinctive leg stripes break up their body shape and are an effective camouflage in dense vegetation - The species was discovered by western scientists in the early 1900s. - They use their large ears to listen for danger. See these amazing animals, at o

Just give him a minute – he’s working to be camera ready for his #WorldOkapiDay photo shoot. 😉😜 Okapis are endangered…and they’re found only in the deep forests of the Democratic Republic of Congo. First discovered by western scientist in the early 1900s, these incredible creatures are still pretty mysterious! On World Okapi Day, conservation partners (like The Okapi Conservation Project) work to support outreach and protection efforts for these wild and wonderful animals. We’re honored to sup

Okapis are extremely elusive animals, making this video footage of an okapi foraging in the Democratic Republic of Congo incredibly rare. Thanks to Okapi Conservation Project for sharing this footage! | Wildlife Conservation Network

Recently captured by our camera traps deep in the Okapi Wildlife Reserve, this footage shows an okapi moving freely through its undisturbed rainforest home—a testament to the power of conservation. Protecting these forests means protecting the okapi and countless other species that depend on them. | Okapi Conservation Project

www.okapiconservation.org | Okapi Conservation Project