59K views · 1.2K reactions | On this #WorldOkapiDay, Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge is celebrating the birth of a rare okapi, who was born on Oct. 1 to mom Zelda. Don’t let those stripes fool you! The calf may look like a zebra, but it’s actually the only living relative of the giraffe. For more photos and details, visit: https://disneyparks.disney.go.com/blog/2018/10/the-okapi-population-gets-a-boost-at-disneys-animal-kingdom-lodge/ | Disney's Animals, Science and Environment | Facebook

Okapis have prehensile tongues — meaning their tongues have adapted to grab and grip. These artiodactyl mammals utilize this ability to grab food, wash their eyelids, clean out their ears, and swat insects from their withers. #WildlifeWednesday 🦓 | Science Channel

76K views · 6.6K reactions | EXCITING NEWS: We’ve welcomed the birth of a rare okapi calf, named Arabi!  At only six weeks old, watch her adorable journey outdoors for the first time  | Chester Zoo | Facebook

Deep in the heart of the Ituri Forest, the elusive okapi roams beneath the canopy, perfectly adapted to its lush rainforest home. 🌳 This “forest giraffe” plays a vital role in maintaining the ecosystem by consuming and dispersing seeds throughout its habitat. 🌱 Forests like the Ituri are irreplaceable, providing oxygen, storing carbon, and sheltering countless species. But deforestation and habitat loss threaten their future. Protecting okapi means protecting forests—and the countless life for