Okapi

The okapi also referred to as the "forest giraffe", resembles a combination of a zebra and a deer. It is the giraffe's only living relative, though. The only place where the okapi may be found in the wild is in the Ituri Rainforest in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. It has thick, oily fur to keep dry in the rain. On the underside of each hoof are scent glands that aid in marking the animal's territory. The okapi's small horns are covered in skin, save for the tips. All males have horns, although the majority of females have knobby bumps.

The okapi inhabits the rainforest's lush vegetation. The brown and white stripes on its rump, which resemble streaks of sunlight passing through the trees, help it fit in with its surroundings. Fruits, buds, leaves, twigs, and other vegetation make up its plant-based diet. These animals have four stomachs that help with the digestion of difficult plants, just like the giraffe and cow. They have a long, black tongue that can remove leaves from branches, just like their giraffe cousin.

The okapi is a threatened species, according to the International Union for Conservation of Nature's (IUCN) Red List of Threatened Species. Although the exact number of wild animals is unknown, scientists believe that over the past two decades, populations may have been cut in half.