1.7K views · 104 reactions | Did you know that okapi are territorial animals? This helps to explain why they are solitary. Okapi have multiple ways of marking their territory including a scent gland on each foot which releases a tar-like substance to indicate the area is theirs. Furthermore, they can also secrete urine to mark their territory, as can be seen from this footage from one of our camera traps. | Okapi Conservation Project | Facebook

Over a year ago, I sang for an okapi and it was one of the most special moments of my life. After singing for him I found out that Okapis are in great danger of extinction 😢 That moment became the start of realizing I could use my videos to inspire conservation and hopefully help protect wildlife 🦓❤️‍🩹 🎛️ Mix by Robthedrums Merci Zoo du Bassin d'Arcachon pour l’accueil 🫶 #animal #animals #okapi | Plumes

Okapis are extremely elusive animals, making this video footage of an okapi foraging in the Democratic Republic of Congo incredibly rare. Thanks to Okapi Conservation Project for sharing this footage! | Wildlife Conservation Network

Today we celebrate World Okapi Day! Tusk is proud to support the Okapi Conservation Project. The okapi, also known as the “forest giraffe”, is one of the oldest mammals on Earth. Okapi are recognised by their striped coat which helps them to blend in with the light shafts produced as the sun pierces the rainforest canopy! The project also works with the local community through its agroforestry programme in the the Okapi Wildlife Reserve (OWR), which occupies part of the Ituri Forest in north-eas

As we close the year, we want to share a heartfelt thank you to the global community that stands with the Okapi Conservation Project. Your generosity and commitment make it possible to protect the okapi, support rangers and local communities, and safeguard the Ituri Forest for future generations. From all of us on the ground, thank you for believing in this work and in the future of this remarkable species. Your support truly makes a lasting difference. | Okapi Conservation Project

Recently captured by our camera traps deep in the Okapi Wildlife Reserve, this footage shows an okapi moving freely through its undisturbed rainforest home—a testament to the power of conservation. Protecting these forests means protecting the okapi and countless other species that depend on them. | Okapi Conservation Project

In this camera trap moment, a secret of the forest quietly unfolds. An okapi—gingerly walks through the undergrowth, unaware of the tiny forest companions that follow its path. Look closely, and you’ll spot two yellow-whiskered greenbuls darting by. These clever birds rely on the okapi to flush insects from the grasses—a unique partnership in the rainforest. This glimpse into the interconnected lives of Congo’s rainforest wildlife is a reminder: when we protect one species, we protect many. #Oka