Okpai
the strange and unknown
Okapi Facts
Five groups that classify all living things...
AnimaliaA group of animals within the animal kingdom...
ChordataA group of animals within a pylum...
MammaliaA group of animals within a class...
ArtiodactylaA group of animals within an order...
GiraffidaeA group of animals within a family...
OkapiaScientific Name:
Comprised of the genus followed by the species...
Okapia johnstoniCommon Name:
Most widely used name for the species...
OkapiOther Name(s):Forest Zebra
The domestic group such as cat or dog...
MammalNumber Of Species:1
Location:central Africa
The specific area where the animal lives...
Dense mountain rainforestThe colour of the animal's coat or markings...
Red, Brown, Black, WhiteThe protective layer of the animal...
FurHow long (L) or tall (H) the animal is...
1.5m - 2m (4.9ft - 6.5ft)The measurement of how heavy the animal is...
200kg - 300kg (440lbs - 660lbs)The fastest recorded speed of the animal...
60kph (37mphWhat kind of foods the animal eats...
HerbivoreThe food that the animal gains energy from...
Leaves, Shoots, FruitOther animals that hunt and eat the animal...
Leopard, Serval, HumanWhether the animal is solitary or sociable...
DiurnalGroup Behaviour:Solitary
How long the animal lives for...
20 - 30 yearsAge Of Sexual Maturity:2 - 3 years
Gestation Period:15 months
The average number of babies born at once...
1Name Of Young:Calf
Age Of Weaning:6 months
The likelihood of the animal becoming extinct...
Near ThreatenedEstimated Population Size:22,000
Biggest Threat:Habitat loss
Most Distinctive Feature:Horizontal white stripes on rear and legs
Fun Fact:Eats more than 100 different types of plant!