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No, the stripes on the okapi's legs are for camouflage so they won't get noticed as easily as some animals on the forest floor. The sunlight filters in to the floor in little group that looks like stripes
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Do okapis have reliatives?
I believe an Okapi is a relative of a giraffe (despite it's zebra-esques markings).
What traits does the okapis have?
Well they are kind of a mix between a giraffe and a zebra. They have long necks, not as long as a giraffe though. Their legs have a zebra-like pattern on them as well.
What is the body shape of an okapi?
okapis have a round stomach and has sturdy stick like legs
How heavy are newborn okapis?
Okapis are like horses and have stripy bottoms. They are brown apart from their hinds, which are black and white striped, like a zebra. The newborn okapi weigh from 14-30 kg at birth.
What are the five most question asked about okapis?
The five most asked questions about Okapis are: (1) What is an Okapis? (2) Where can you find an Okapis? (3) Can you domesticate an Okapis? (4) What do you feed Okapis? (5) Are Okapis endangered? If you would like to learn more about Okapis go to: and search "Okapis". Thank you.
What is an okapi and how many legs does it have?
It is a mammal in the giraffe family that has legs that resemble those of a zebra. It is also known as a forest giraffe or a zebra giraffe. Four legs each, two front legs with one on the left and one on the right and two in the rear, configured in the same manner.
What are okapis a mix of?
The okapi is not a cross between any 2 animals it is infact a shorter relative of the giraffe with short neck, dark brown-red back, and white prosterior with black zebra-like stripes
What are female okapis called?
A female okapi is called a cow, and her young are calves, although they are not actually cows as people know them. Okapi are known as forest giraffes, or zebra giraffes.
What are okapis predator?
okapis predators are really only the jaguare. okapis predators are really only the jaguare.
Is there grass where okapis live?
yes, and that is what okapis eat.
Which animal looks as if it is part Zebra and part Giraffe?
The Okapi looks part zebra and part giraffe. =] See? Isn't that wild?
Who i the okapis predator?
The Leopard is the only natural predator (other than man) of the Okapi. They live in the same environment so it's part of the rain forest ecosystem.
