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Large ears to detect the movement of predators, such as leopards. Also the patterning on the legs, similar to a zebra's, has a confusing effect from behind when large groups run together. The predator finds it hard to distinguish one okapi from another - thus making it harder to single out and hunt one (unless one is much weaker/younger/injured making it lag behind the others). They also have quite a good kick - but not powerful enough to cause any real damage - only to deter the predator.

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