Okapi (Okapia johnstoni)

The Okapi is  found in the tropical forests of the Democratic Republic of Congo, Africa. there were some populations in the forsets of Uganda, however, scientists believe that they have gone extinct in that region. These unsual creatures are solitary, both nocutrnal and diurnal which suits to their enviornment. A cousin to the girrafe the Okapi share their relitavily long neck and strong long legs. "Their forehead, neck and body are brown, with light tan or grey on the animal’s cheeks, throat and chest. Okapi hair is short, slightly oily to the touch and has a delicate scent. The hind limbs and upper forelegs have cross-stripes resembling those of a zebra whilst the lower limbs have white ‘socks’ with brown lines running up the front to the knees, where there is a brown band circling each leg. Males have short hair-covered, rearward-facing horns and both sexes have large mobile ears. Females are slightly taller than males" (Dr. Lindsey). Not only did they  get their necks from their giraffe cousins, but they also inherited their long, blue tongues!