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The okapi was officially discovered by western scientists in 1901. It was first described by British explorer Sir Harry Johnston.
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What is the closest living relative to okapi?
The Okapi is the closest living relative to the giraffe however other species may be included in the formation but they are yet to be discovered.
Who discovered the okapi?
The okapi was "discovered" by Western science in 1901 when British explorer Sir Harry Johnston obtained the first specimens. However, local people in the Congo region had long been familiar with the animal.
What continent is okapi found on?
The Okapi is an animal found on the African continent.
On what continent would you find an okapi?
You would find okapi in Africa, specifically in the Democratic Republic of Congo. They inhabit dense rainforests and are closely related to giraffes.
Were do okapi come from?
Okapi are native to the rainforests of the Democratic Republic of Congo in central Africa. They are most commonly found in the Ituri Forest in the northeast part of the country. Okapi are part of the giraffe family and are known for their unique striped markings and shy nature.
What are the giraffe deer like animals that were discovered in the 1900s called?
Okapi ?http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Okapi
What is the closest living relative to okapi?
The Okapi is the closest living relative to the giraffe however other species may be included in the formation but they are yet to be discovered.
Discovered around 1900 in the Congo what is another name for the okapi?
Forest giraffe
Who discovered the okapi?
The okapi was "discovered" by Western science in 1901 when British explorer Sir Harry Johnston obtained the first specimens. However, local people in the Congo region had long been familiar with the animal.
Is an okapi a carnivore or a herbivore or an omnivore?
The Okapi is a herbivore.
What does a mother okapi feed a baby okapi?
An Okapi mother feeds its baby milk.
How do you spell okapi?
The plural of okapi may be either okapis or remain as okapi.
When was the Okapi First discovered?
Okapis are not endangered, they are threatened. They have been threatened since approximately the early 20th century.
How you call okapi in French?
Same word - Okapi.
How do you pronounce okapi?
 [oh-kah-pee] = okapi
What is a okapi mixed with?
Okapi is not mixed. That look is natural.
What body covering does an okapi have?
The okapi is covered in hair.
