Known as the “forest giraffe,” the okapi looks more like a cross between a deer and a zebra. Nevertheless, it's the giraffe's only living relative. ... Except for the tips, the okapi's short horns are covered in skin. While all males have horns, most females have knobby bumps instead.

Why do okapis have horns?

Horns are short to prevent tangling with dense vegetation in the rainforest. Okapi has large ear and excellent sense of hearing which is used for detection of potential danger. Okapi also has excellent sense of smell.

Are okapis born with horns?

Giraffidae - giraffe, okapi. ... Both male and female giraffes are born with horns. The giraffe is an herbivore, it browses for leaves and shoots high in the trees and uses its long, black, prehensile tongue to pull leaves into its mouth.