It may look like both a giraffe and a zebra, have white-and-black striped legs and weigh over 200 kg, but this strange-looking creature remained undetected for a very long time. Meet the okapi. | Brut nature

Toby is the perfect okapi of Subira With their velvet fur, long tongues and striped backends, okapis may look like they're made from leftover parts, but each of their characteristics plays a part in their wild habitats. The stripes camouflage them from predators, their oily fur keeps them dry in the rainforest and their long tongues help them reach the best leaves. | San Diego Zoo

We are thrilled to welcome the newest member of the CZBG family! An okapi calf was born yesterday at 4pm and stood within 45 minutes. He/she is doing well, and Kuvua is being an excellent mom. This is Kuvua's third calf so she knows what to do. This video was taken about an hour after birth as the calf was getting the hang of standing and walking. Mom and calf will remain behind the scenes to bond until the weather is nice enough for them to explore their outdoor yard. Okapi are endangered so ev