The Edge · EN Endangered
Okapi
Okapia johnstoni
Half the world thought it a myth — the okapi, the giraffe's only living relative, wears zebra stripes in the deep Congo forest.
EN · Endangered
Overview
Half the world thought it a myth — the okapi, the giraffe's only living relative, wears zebra stripes in the deep Congo forest.
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Field data
| IUCN status | EN · Endangered |
|---|---|
| Population | — |
| Trend | decreasing |
| Last assessed | 2015 |
| Class / Order | Mammalia · Cetartiodactyla |
| Family | Giraffidae |
| Range | DR Congo |
Why it matters
Evolutionary distinction
- The only living relative of the giraffe.
- Has a tongue long enough to wash its own eyelids.
From the collection
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art print
Okapi art print
Museum-grade art print from the Okapi plate.
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plush
Okapi plush
Museum-grade plush from the Okapi plate.
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notebook
Okapi notebook
Museum-grade notebook from the Okapi plate.
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