Watch as this okapi picks up kibble with his prehensile tongue!
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Watch as this okapi picks up kibble with his prehensile tongue!
Watch as this okapi picks up kibble with his prehensile tongue!
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Okapi - Facts, Habitat, Diet, Predators, Adaptations, Pictures
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All about the okapi
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The okapi, often called the “forest giraffe,” is one of the most unique and mysterious mammals in the world. Native to the dense rainforests of the Democratic Republic of Congo, the okapi has fascinated scientists and explorers ever since it was first described by Western science in the early 20th century. Despite its zebra-like stripes on the legs, the okapi is not related to zebras at all, but is in fact the closest living relative of the giraffe. The okapi’s body is a deep, velvety brown, wit
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The okapi, often called the “forest giraffe,” is one of the most unique and mysterious mammals in the world. Native to the dense rainforests of the Democratic Republic of Congo, the okapi has fascinated scientists and explorers ever since it was first described by Western science in the early 20th century. Despite its zebra-like stripes on the legs, the okapi is not related to zebras at all, but is in fact the closest living relative of the giraffe. The okapi’s body is a deep, velvety brown, wit
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18 reactions | Fun fact: an okapi's tongue can be as long as 18 inches and can reach both its eyes and ears! They use it to wrap around leaves when feeding and to clean themselves and their calves. | Bristol Zoo Project | Facebook
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18 reactions | Fun fact: an okapi's tongue can be as long as 18 inches and can reach both its eyes and ears! They use it to wrap around leaves when feeding and to clean themselves and their calves. | Bristol Zoo Project | Facebook
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It’s epic #TongueOutTuesday! Okapis, similar to their giraffe relatives, have a blue 12 to 14 inch long prehensile tongue. This specialized tongue is the perfect tool to grasp tasty leaves off of branches. #Okapi #TOT | Los Angeles Zoo
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It’s epic #TongueOutTuesday! Okapis, similar to their giraffe relatives, have a blue 12 to 14 inch long prehensile tongue. This specialized tongue is the perfect tool to grasp tasty leaves off of branches. #Okapi #TOT | Los Angeles Zoo
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Okapi : taille, description, biotope, habitat, reproduction
Okapi : taille, description, biotope, habitat, reproduction
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With their striped legs, okapi might look like they’re related to zebras, but their closest relative is actually the giraffe! 🦒 Because of this connection, okapi are also known as "forest giraffes." These shy and elusive mammals were only discovered in 1901 and are found exclusively in the dense rainforests of central Africa, mainly the Ituri Forest in the Democratic Republic of Congo. Visit the L.A. Zoo to see this unique animal! You’ll find okapi near the giraffe habitat in our Animals of Afr
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With their striped legs, okapi might look like they’re related to zebras, but their closest relative is actually the giraffe! 🦒 Because of this connection, okapi are also known as "forest giraffes." These shy and elusive mammals were only discovered in 1901 and are found exclusively in the dense rainforests of central Africa, mainly the Ituri Forest in the Democratic Republic of Congo. Visit the L.A. Zoo to see this unique animal! You’ll find okapi near the giraffe habitat in our Animals of Afr
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A young okapi named Gates seemed to jump for joy as he explored and frolicked in his new habitat at the San Antonio Zoo in Texas. The okapi, which is native to Africa and genetically related to giraffes, was born on Sept. 2 according to the zoo. https://abcnews.visitlink.me/G-UZEm | ABC News
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A young okapi named Gates seemed to jump for joy as he explored and frolicked in his new habitat at the San Antonio Zoo in Texas. The okapi, which is native to Africa and genetically related to giraffes, was born on Sept. 2 according to the zoo. https://abcnews.visitlink.me/G-UZEm | ABC News
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The okapi, often called the “forest giraffe,” is one of the most unique and mysterious mammals in the world. Native to the dense rainforests of the Democratic Republic of Congo, the okapi has fascinated scientists and explorers ever since it was first described by Western science in the early 20th century. Despite its zebra-like stripes on the legs, the okapi is not related to zebras at all, but is in fact the closest living relative of the giraffe. The okapi’s body is a deep, velvety brown, wit
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The okapi, often called the “forest giraffe,” is one of the most uniqu…
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18 reactions | Fun fact: an okapi's tongue can be as long as 18 inches and can reach both its eyes and ears! They use it to wrap around leaves when feeding and to clean themselves and their calves. | Bristol Zoo Project | Facebook
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18 reactions | Fun fact: an okapi's tongue can be as long as 18 inche…
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It’s epic #TongueOutTuesday! Okapis, similar to their giraffe relatives, have a blue 12 to 14 inch long prehensile tongue. This specialized tongue is the perfect tool to grasp tasty leaves off of branches. #Okapi #TOT | Los Angeles Zoo
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It’s epic #TongueOutTuesday! Okapis, similar to their giraffe rela…
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Okapis have prehensile tongues — meaning their tongues have adapted to grab and grip. These artiodactyl mammals utilize this ability to grab food, wash their eyelids, clean out their ears, and swat insects from their withers. #WildlifeWednesday 🦓 | Science Channel
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23 reactions | Did you know, an okapi’s tongue measures between 14 and 18 inches long. They use it to wrap around leaves on which they feed, as well as to groom themselves and their calves. The tongue of an okapi is long enough for the animal to wash its own eyelids! | Bristol Zoo Project | Facebook
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Kaya is still figuring out how to use her tongue 😂 Did you know that okapi's prehensile tongue can reach nearly a foot in length? Both okapi and giraffe have dark purple/grey tongues, to help prevent sunburn as they grip and strip leaves from branches and trees. 📹: Animal Care Staffer Joe | Audubon Nature Institute
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Toby is the perfect okapi of Subira With their velvet fur, long tongues and striped backends, okapis may look like they're made from leftover parts, but each of their characteristics plays a part in their wild habitats. The stripes camouflage them from predators, their oily fur keeps them dry in the rainforest and their long tongues help them reach the best leaves. | San Diego Zoo
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