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They are found in the tropical forests of northern Zaire, in Central Africa. Okapis are also most common in the Wamba and Epulu areas, in dense forests. Additional: Zaire is now called the Democratic Republic of the Congo. The okapi is found in the Ituri Rainforest.
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What kills the okapi?
nothing except maybe an ant by accident, they are herbivores
What continent is okapi found on?
The Okapi is an animal found on the African continent.
When was the okapi discovered?
Okapi are native to the Congo rainforest of Africa. Sir Harry H. Johnson got his first okapi specimen from the Ituri Forest in what is now the northeastern section of the Democratic Republic of the Congo. Johnson discovered the okapi in 1901.
On what continent would you find an okapi?
you would find Okapi on the continent Africa
How long do okapis live?
Lifespan of an okapi is about 30 years in captivity, and less living in the wild.
Is okapi camouflaged?
yes the patterns on their back camouflage with their natural habitat.
Why the the okapi endangered?
The okapi is listed as threatened as opposed to endangered. The cause is poaching and habitat destruction.
Is the okapi exticnct?
Okapis are not extinct yet. They do not even fall in the category of endangered species. Habitat destruction and poaching has posed threat to Okapi's existence. The world population of Okapi is ranging from ten thousand to twenty thousand.
What are two threats to the okapi population?
Poaching for meat, and deforestation for agriculture reduces their habitat
Do okapi live in Madagascar?
No, okapi do not live in Madagascar. They are native to the dense rainforests of the Democratic Republic of the Congo in Central Africa. Okapi are often referred to as "forest giraffes" due to their close genetic relationship with giraffes, but they are not found outside their specific habitat in Africa.
Is a okapi a producer or a consumer?
An okapi is a consumer. It is a herbivorous mammal that feeds primarily on leaves, fruits, and other vegetation in its native rainforest habitat. As a consumer, it relies on producers like plants for its energy and sustenance.
Does an okapi live in the desert?
No, okapis do not live in the desert. Their natural habitat is the Ituri Forest, a dense rain forest, in central Africa.
Do cheetahs eat okapi?
No, okapis are too large to be taken down by a cheetah and they do not like in the same type of habitat. Cheetahs prefer open grasslands while the okapi prefers dense forests.
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.
What kills the okapi?
nothing except maybe an ant by accident, they are herbivores
