Often referred to as the “forest giraffe,” the okapi (Okapia johnstoni) is one of the world’s most elusive animals, found exclusively in the dense rainforests of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) ...

Adding to Okapi population, a rare and endangered okapi calf was recently welcomed into the world on December 17 at the Cincinnati Zoo and Botanical Garden. The zoo officials proudly announced the ...

If you liked this story, share it with other people. 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 ...

Katie Liu is a science journalist who writes for Discover Magazine, covering scientific studies on human health, archaeology, the environment and space exploration. View Full Profile. In the thick ...

The eastern bongo -- an elegant antelope with long, curving horns and thin white stripes down its sides -- comes from wet, forested areas in Africa. Which means that South Louisiana, even though it's ...