Often known as the 'forest giraffe', okapi are mammals native to the Democratic Republic of Congo.

In this clip, we get to watch the stripey baby animal go outdoors for the first time. The caption gives the details, "Okapi ...

Jasmine Harrison, from Thirsk, has become the first British woman to sail solo around the world in a vessel of that size. The ...

The Okapi is the closest living relative to the giraffe and he has a pretty amazing tongue that I got to experience first-hand at the @sandiegozoo Safari Park. Got Questions? I’ve got answers: How do ...

Okapi Calf Takes First Steps After Birth at Cincinnati Zoo An okapi calf took its first steps shortly after being born at Cincinnati Zoo on Monday, December 18, footage posted by zoo staff shows. The ...

An okapi calf has taken its first steps at the award-winning Yorkshire Wildlife Park.

Betty Wherry, from Derby, celebrated turning 106 at her Nottinghamshire care home. A US Tomahawk missile hit a military base near a primary school in southern Iran where Iranian authorities said 168 ...

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Dan Simon recently took over as the new CEO of the Sacramento Zoo. We spoke with him about his animal expertise and his plans for the future.

Saint Leo launches Benedictine Society ST. LEO – Saint Leo University has launched the Benedictine Society, a leadership giving program aimed at expanding access to Catholic higher ...

A 3-month-old giraffe calf at the Detroit Zoo has died from severe injuries. The calf, named Okidi, ran into a viewing panel in her indoor habitat. Veterinarians determined the vertebral injury was ...

Okidi, the giraffe calf, was born at the Detroit Zoo on Nov. 23, 2025. Kelli Bender is the Pets Editor at PEOPLE. She has been working at PEOPLE since 2013, covering pets, animal rescue and wildlife.