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Okapia johnstoni
The okapi is the only known relative of the giraffe. Comparatively, the okapi's neck is much shorter but its gait is like the giraffe's. It is partially striped.
Spotted at Tampa's Lowry Park Zoo. Natural habitat is rainforest.
Near Threatened
3 Comments
Beautiful portrait!
I thought that it looked like velvet!
Quite an extraordinary-looking animal. Thanks for sharing this spotting.