The Okapi resembles a cross between a giraffe and a zebra, with its long neck and striped legs. It is known as the 'forest giraffe' and is native to the dense rainforests of the Congo.
Habitat
Tropical rainforests in Central Africa.
Diet
Herbivorous, feeding on leaves, fruits, and herbs.
How common
Rare
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