Oklahoma City Zoo's Okapi calf may opt to hide out for a bit

A rare okapi has been born at the Oklahoma City Zoo, officials announced Wednesday.

The calf was born Aug. 15, becoming one of fewer than 100 okapis in captivity in accredited zoos nationwide, according to the Oklahoma City Zoo. The animals can be seen at only 24 zoos in the country. The Oklahoma City Zoo is home to four okapis — the calf, its parents and an additional female.

Multimedia

Photoview all photos

Article Gallery: Oklahoma City Zoo's Okapi calf may opt to hide out for a bit

The hoofed animals are dark in color with distinct, zebra-like stripes on their legs. Though shorter, they are most closely related to the giraffe, according to the zoo.

The okapi has...
View full article on Oklahoman.com

How do I get Full Access?

---

Show / Hide Comments

If you prefer your thoughts to appear in The Oklahoman's Opinion section, we encourage you to submit a letter to the editor.

Ads by Yahoo!

HooplaHa.com
Wake up everyday with a smile at HooplaHa!
hooplaha.com

Resale Canada
Sell Timeshares, Points, Vacation Clubs, Vacation Ownerships
www.secondaryownershipgroup.ca

News Photo Galleriesview all

Signing Day 2013

Here is a look at photos from signing ceremonies of high school...

68 photos

Daily Published Photos: July 27, 2012

View the pictures.

12 photos

Daily Published Photos: July 26, 2012

View the pictures.

16 photos

Daily Published Photos: July 25, 2012

View the pictures.

25 photos

Page 1 of 5

Prev 1 2 3 4 5 Next