The young okapi marks the 18th born at the Cincinnati Zoo since 1989. There are approximately 15,000 okapis globally, the zoo estimates. Habitat destruction and poaching have harmed the species ...

The okapi, an endangered species that looks like a cross between a large antelope and a zebra, but is most closely related to the giraffe, is found only in the forests of the Democratic Republic ...

Discover the unique okapi, a relative of the giraffe, thriving in the Congo's dense forests despite conservation challenges. Bipartisan Senate resolution would repeal Trump's tariffs amid his ...

The Denver Zoo announced Friday that it said goodbye to Kali, a 14-year-old okapi, after a “significant decline in her health last week.” (Photo courtesy: Denver Zoo) (Denver Zoo) ...

The okapi is classified as endangered by the International Union for the Conservation of Nature. There are an estimated 10,000 to 50,000 okapis left in the wild.

April 23, 2025 — Josh brings us to the Zoo this morning to meet the Okapi he is lucky to have at Potawatomi Zoo, acting as part of a successful breeding program for the illusive cousin of the ...

SAN ANTONIO – A rare okapi calf was born at the San Antonio Zoo earlier this week — a conservation win for an endangered species. San Antonio Zoo officials made the announcement Wednesday, ...

HOUSTON – The Houston Zoo has put on display a baby okapi, a solitary species that in the wild is found deep in the dense rainforests of sub-Saharan Africa.. The male calf, who was born April 20 ...

Kaya was born on Sept. 28, 2022, the first calf of 6-year-old mom, Asili, and 13-year-old dad, Kikari. While okapi calves have a high mortality rate, especially for first-time moms, animal keepers ...

The okapi, which zoo officials announced as a boy, was born December 17 to its mother, Kuvua, and father, Kiloro, a news release stated.

The okapi, which zoo officials announced as a boy, was born December 17 to its mother, Kuvua, and father, Kiloro, a news release stated.