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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 in Disney's Animal Kingdom.
Tropical forest. Native to the Democratic Republic of the Congo.
Near Threatened
Spotted on May 28, 2009
Submitted on Aug 22, 2011
2 Comments
It was actually a treat to even see this animal at Disney. Many people passed on by this "empty" enclosure. Patience is sometimes rewarded...
The Okapi is one of my favorite animals. There is a bit of thread following this spotting with some more info.
http://www.projectnoah.org/spottings/688...