answersLogoWhite

0

Subjects>Animals & Plants>Endangered, Vulnerable, and Threatened Species

Why did they call okapi okapi?

User Avatar

Anonymous

∙ 13y ago
Updated: 12/9/2022

Because it is their name. the scientific species name of this animal is okapia johnstoni (or something like that), and most species use the science name in the normal name. okapi is from okapia

User Avatar

Wiki User

∙ 13y ago
Copy

What else can I help you with?

Related Questions

How you call okapi in French?

Same word - Okapi.


What do you call a baby okapi?

Calf


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.


How do you pronounce okapi?

 [oh-kah-pee] = okapi


What body covering does an okapi have?

The okapi is covered in hair.


What is a okapi mixed with?

Okapi is not mixed. That look is natural.


What is a female okapi called?

A female okapi is called a 'cow'.


How long is the okapi pregnant?

how many times can a okapi get pregnant


Can you crossbreed a camel with an okapi?

No, camels and okapi are not genetically compatible.


What are facts about the okapi?

okapi's have 14 inch tongues!!!!The okapi is a animal similar to the giraffe , only it is much smaller in size.

Trending Questions
What is snookums'? What does a rhino's horn feel like? What is limiting the growth of Black-footed ferrets? What is it called when plants and animals the have migrated to places where they are not native? What eats a ring tailed lemur? Is a tarsier a mammal? What is the present tense of thorn? Are Bats Endangered? What are the elements of threat opsec? Why are silky sifakas endangered? Where does a lesser panda live? Benthic organisms may be found? What are two colors whose name end like can? What does a north American river otter do to defend itself? Do hippos like mud? What is the vibram stock symbol? Why Are Panda's Getting Enstinct? How many tigers are left in are world? What is the ticker symbol for Dominion Resources? Is it illegal to own rhino horns?

Resources

Leaderboard All Tags Unanswered

Top Categories

Algebra Chemistry Biology World History English Language Arts Psychology Computer Science Economics

Product

Community Guidelines Honor Code Flashcard Maker Study Guides Math Solver FAQ

Company

About Us Contact Us Terms of Service Privacy Policy Disclaimer Cookie Policy IP Issues
Answers Logo
Copyright ©2025 Answers.com. All Rights Reserved. The material on this site can not be reproduced, distributed, transmitted, cached or otherwise used, except with prior written permission of Answers.