Okapi

Okapi

The okapi is a browsing mammal of central African rainforest and a member of the giraffe family. Its striped hindquarters resemble a zebra's pattern, but it is not a zebra or a horse. A long, flexible tongue helps it gather leaves and groom. Adults generally live apart, communicating partly through scent. Dense vegetation and cautious behavior make the animal less conspicuous than its striking coat might suggest.