The okapi is native to the Ituri Rainforest in the Democratic Republic of Congo—the only place where it can be found in the wild—and has thick, oily fur to stay dry in the rain.

What is a okapi natural habitat?

Habitat. Native to the Democratic Republic of Congo, okapis are mainly found within the Ituri Forest and prefer very dense tropical rainforests. While they usually remain in the thick vegetation, they also frequent nearby riverbeds.

Do okapi live in Africa?

Wild okapi live exclusively in the Ituri Rainforest in northwest Democratic Republic of the Congo in central Africa.