The closest relative to the giraffe, it also has two bony projections for horns that are part of the skull. Cast from a very old specimen, with many nuances of color in the skull, teeth and horn tips, we decided to match the original as close as possible.

Knowledge of okapi social behavior comes primarily from observations of captive animals. Males appear to mark with urine, and both males and females mark by rubbing their necks on trees. Okapis seem to exhibit several aggressive behaviors including kicking and head-throwing. In captivity, dominant animals hold their necks straight and heads higher than subordinates, and the placing of the neck and head on the ground is a clear sign of submission. In addition, social grooming and play behavior seem to be common for both juveniles and adults.

Vocal communication is important in many captive social interactions including mother-offspring bonding and distress calls, as well as courtship behavior.

Size: 18" long, 6.5" wide, 10" high
Diet: Herbivore
Origin: Zaire

Class:Mammalia Order:Artiodactyla Family:Giraffidae