r/OkapiParadise Jan 05 '24

The Okapi: A Forest Dwelling Mystery

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https://toutleworld.com/the-okapi-africas-elusive-forest-dweller/

Discover the fascinating story of the Okapi, a rare artiodactyl mammal found only in central Africa. This video explores the discovery of the Okapi in 1901 by British explorer Sir Harry Johnston and its taxonomic name, Okapia johnstoni. For generations, native pygmies in central Africa had known about this animal, believed to be a type of horse. However, it was later revealed that the Okapi is actually a forest-dwelling relative of the giraffe. Join us as we delve into the mysterious world of the Okapi and uncover its intriguing secrets.


r/OkapiParadise Jul 14 '22

This one doesn’t have those giraffe horn things

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r/OkapiParadise Sep 04 '20

An okapi at Mulhouse Zoological and Botanical Park, France. Photo by Sébastien Bozon

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r/OkapiParadise Mar 06 '20

Lovely lady at Animal Kingdom ♥️

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r/OkapiParadise Nov 25 '19

Zuri is a bit thirsty

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r/OkapiParadise Nov 21 '19

Thirsty little Zuri from the Berlin Zoo

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r/OkapiParadise Nov 20 '19

Cute okapi at Animal Kingdom

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r/OkapiParadise Jun 18 '19

The most underrated animal on the planet!

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I have loved Okapis since I was a kid and we “adopted” one at Brookfield Zoo in Chicago. I have always felt this was one of the most under-appreciated animals in the world. Just a beautiful, peaceful animal.


r/OkapiParadise Jul 29 '18

I was just about to create a new subreddit. But here you are!

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I have LOVED the okapi since I was a toddler. (And this is coming from a family who can't tell the difference between a dog and a cat). So I wanted to ask you okapi lovers a few questions

  1. Are you sick and tired when people try asking if the okapi is a zebra/giraffe hybrid? Last time I checked, they can't mix!
  2. Does anyone know of any zoos that host okapis? Besides Dallas, OKC, Lowry Park, and DisneyWorld? (Or better yet, have okapis you can feed like at Natural Bridge Wildlife Ranch)
  3. Do you love okapis more than giraffes?
  4. Are you tired of people saying the okapi is a type of zebra! ITS NOT. THAT"S A QUAGGA

r/OkapiParadise Oct 18 '17

Happy World Okapi Day!!

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r/OkapiParadise Dec 07 '15

Okapi at the San Diego Zoo

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r/OkapiParadise Apr 14 '15

Colourful portrait. [photo by K.Verhulst] - Greetings from r/giraffes!

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r/OkapiParadise Apr 11 '15

Okapi's in Rotterdam, Netherlands.

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r/OkapiParadise Mar 07 '15

The struggle to save the ‘Congolese unicorn’.

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r/OkapiParadise Jan 13 '15

Okapi at the Berlin Zoo.

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r/OkapiParadise Jan 06 '15

Little okapi found his groove

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r/OkapiParadise Dec 16 '14

Houston Zoo's one month old baby okapi Miráq needed a little nudge to make his public debut! [1:34]

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r/OkapiParadise Dec 09 '14

Hiding okapi, San Diego Safari Park, Escondido, California.

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r/OkapiParadise Dec 07 '14

Okapi face cleaning at Zoorasia, Yokohama, Japan.

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r/OkapiParadise Dec 02 '14

Okapi calf exploring her home at the London Zoo [1:38]

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r/OkapiParadise Nov 29 '14

The Houston Zoo is proud to announce the birth of a baby Okapi. The yet-to-be-named male calf was born on November 6 and has been thriving under the care of his mother, Tulia.

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r/OkapiParadise Nov 25 '14

A short video (in Portuguese) about the okapis at the Lisbon Zoo [2:58]

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r/OkapiParadise Nov 24 '14

The long tongue of the okapi, Lisbon Zoo, Portugal.

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r/OkapiParadise Nov 23 '14

With Abawa, an Avingura [Avungura], and an excellent hunter, Akenge, Congo Belge, Oct. 15, 1915.

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r/OkapiParadise Nov 23 '14

Mother and calf at Berlin Zoological Garden

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