The Okapi (Okapia johnstoni), the sole living relative of the giraffe, possesses a shorter neck than its cousin but shares a horse-like physique, adorned with distinctive zebra-like stripes on its hindquarters and legs. Belonging to the artiodactyl family that is only found in central Africa. A full-grown Okapi typically reaches a height of around 5 to 6 feet at the shoulder and weighs between 440 to 770 pounds. Like history? Follow us @HistoryPhotographed 🌟 | History In Pictures

1.7K views · 104 reactions | Did you know that okapi are territorial animals? This helps to explain why they are solitary. Okapi have multiple ways of marking their territory including a scent gland on each foot which releases a tar-like substance to indicate the area is theirs. Furthermore, they can also secrete urine to mark their territory, as can be seen from this footage from one of our camera traps. | Okapi Conservation Project | Facebook

In the wild, the incredibly shy okapi is rarely seen by humans. They live in heavily forested areas in the Democratic Republic of Congo in Central Africa. Here are some fun okapi facts: - They are the only living relative of the giraffe. - Their distinctive leg stripes break up their body shape and are an effective camouflage in dense vegetation - The species was discovered by western scientists in the early 1900s. - They use their large ears to listen for danger. See these amazing animals, at o