Their closedt living relative is actually a giraffe.
The species are nicknamed the ‘African unicorn’ due to their shy and elusive nature.
The only country in the world where Okapi can be found in the wild is the Democratic Republic of Congo.
A rare African unicorn has been born at Chester Zoo. (Image: Chester Zoo)
Following a 14-month-long pregnancy mum K’tusha successfully gave birth (Image: Chester Zoo)
Sarah Roffe, team manager of the Okapis at the zoo, said: “The birth of an Okapi calf is cause for great celebration – they are incredibly rare and incredibly special.
“Mum K’Tusha is so far doing a wonderful job of caring for her new born. Watching her gently encourage her new baby to its feet in those precious moments shortly after her birth was a real privilege to see.
Rare baby okapi takes first steps into outside world at Chester Zoo
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Es ist ein Mädchen: Seltene Okapi-Geburt wird gefeiert
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