At first glance, the okapi, with its black and white striped hindquarters and a body shaped like a horse, appears to be a close relative of the zebra. In reality, the okapi is related to the giraffe!

In the thick Ituri Rainforest of the Democratic Republic of Congo wanders a rarely seen okapi. It resembles a zebra, albeit with proportions that got slightly wonky somewhere down the line.

Okapi is a 9-year-old feline looking for a loving home to call her own. She has been at the shelter since September 22nd. Okapi is a very sweet lady who prefers slow introductions and plenty of space.

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