The okapi is a rare and elusive mammal native to the dense rainforests of the Democratic Republic of the Congo. Despite its zebra-like striped legs, the okapi is actually the closest living relative of the giraffe. #okapi #okapis #wildlife #wildanimals #wildlifeplanet #animals #mammel #viralpage #hindifacts #facts #trendingreels #nature #viralreels #naturelovers #animallover #knowanytime | Know Anytime

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54 reactions | 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 | Facebook

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

Today we celebrate World Okapi Day! Tusk is proud to support the Okapi Conservation Project. The okapi, also known as the “forest giraffe”, is one of the oldest mammals on Earth. Okapi are recognised by their striped coat which helps them to blend in with the light shafts produced as the sun pierces the rainforest canopy! The project also works with the local community through its agroforestry programme in the the Okapi Wildlife Reserve (OWR), which occupies part of the Ituri Forest in north-eas