241K views · 16K reactions | The 5-day-old baby okapi received its first neonatal exam and it was determined that the calf is a male. Send in your best name suggestions for this beautiful little one. ❤️ | Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden | Facebook

Our camera trap captured something extraordinary: a female okapi quietly navigating the forest under the cover of night—followed just five minutes later by a male. These elusive “forest giraffes” are famously secretive, making sightings like this incredibly special. Solitary by nature, okapi come together only briefly to mate. Moments like these offer a precious glimpse into their hidden world—and remind us just how much remains unknown about their lives in the dense Ituri Forest. #Okapi #IturiF

A young okapi named Gates seemed to jump for joy as he explored and frolicked in his new habitat at the San Antonio Zoo in Texas. The okapi, which is native to Africa and genetically related to giraffes, was born on Sept. 2 according to the zoo. https://abcnews.visitlink.me/G-UZEm | ABC News

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