Where Are Okapi Found?
The Okapi Is Native to the Ituri Rainforest in the Democratic Republic of Congo—the Only Place Where It Can Be Found in the Wild—and Has Thick, Oily Fur to...
The okapi is native to the Ituri Rainforest in the Democratic Republic of Congo—the only place where it can be found in the wild—and has thick, oily fur to stay dry in the rain. It also has scent glands on the bottom of its hooves that help mark its territory.
Where are okapi found in Africa?
The okapi (/oʊˈkɑːpiː/; Okapia johnstoni), also known as the forest giraffe, Congolese giraffe, or zebra giraffe, is an artiodactyl mammal that is endemic to the northeast Democratic Republic of the Congo in central Africa.
Can you eat okapi?
Okapi are hunted for meat and skins, and a major threat to this species is habitat loss due to logging and human settlement. Illegal armed groups in some protected areas have prevented effective conservation action.
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