Okapi Animal Profile - The Forest Giraffe with Striped Legs #1234473 (License: Personal Use)

The okapi (Okapia johnstoni) is a shy, forest-dwelling mammal endemic to the Democratic Republic of the Congo. Though resembling a mix of zebra and giraffe, it is the only living relative of the giraffe, with a short neck, large ears, and striking horizontal white stripes on its hindquarters and legs. Its dark brown coat and velvety texture help it blend into dense rainforest undergrowth.

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