Okapi Habitat and Distribution The okapi is exclusively found in the dense rainforests of the Democratic Republic of Congo, with smaller, fragmented populations potentially existing in …

Nov 11, 2025 · The okapi (Okapia johnstoni) is a cud-chewing hoofed mammal found in the rainforests of Africa’s Congo region. It is classified, along with the giraffe, in the family …

Okapis inhabit canopy forests at altitudes of 500–1,500 m (1,600–4,900 ft). The International Union for the Conservation of Nature and Natural Resources classifies the okapi as …

Okapis live in the rainforests of the Democratic Republic of Congo. Researchers estimate the populations of these endangered animals may have been slashed in half over the past two …

Okapis are very shy-natured, secretive animals native to the Ituri Rainforest of Central Africa at the north-eastern regions of the Congo.

Okapis are endemic to the Democratic Republic of the Congo, where they occur north and east of the Congo River. They range from the Maiko National Park northward to the Ituri rainforest, …

Sep 14, 2023 · Native to the Democratic Republic of Congo, okapis are mainly found within the Ituri Forest and prefer very dense tropical rainforests. While they usually remain in the thick …

Okapis have shorter legs and necks to help them navigate their forest habitat. An okapi’s stripes, which may seem very bold to us, offer great camouflage when an okapi stands in the partial …

Jul 16, 2025 · Okapis are endemic to the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), primarily found within the dense tropical rainforests of the Congo Basin. These areas provide abundant food, …

Nov 25, 2025 · Habitat Limited to closed, high canopy forests, occurring in a wide range of primary and older secondary forest types. Okapi don't range into gallery forests or into forest …