A female okapi with her calf at White Oak Conservation. Female okapis become sexually mature at about one-and-a-half years old, while males reach maturity after two years. Rut in males …

Okapi mothers communicate with their calves by making infrasounds, which are noises that are undetectable to the human ear. Female okapis are very protective of their young and will beat …

The okapi (pronounced oh-KAHP-ee) is beautiful and unusual. With its white-and-black striped hindquarters and front legs, it looks like it must be related to zebras! But take a look at an …

The gestation period for an okapi is between 400 and 450 days. More than a year after becoming pregnant, the female okapi will give birth to a single calf. 17. Young okapis can stand within 30 …

Okapi are generally solitary, typically only found in pairs when a mother is with her calf, or two adults are mating. A sexually dimorphic species – okapi females are typically larger than …

Basic facts about Okapi: lifespan, distribution and habitat map, lifestyle and social behavior, mating habits, diet and nutrition, population size and status.

Feb 24, 2025 · Gestation lasts 14–16 months, and breeding females produce a single calf, which weighs 14–30 kg (about 30–65 pounds) at birth. Okapis may live as long as 20–30 years. …

Okapi pregnancies last for up to 450 days, and mothers give birth to a single calf. It’s vital that new mothers bond with their babies immediately for the survival of the calf. A relative of the …

After a gestation of 14 months okapi give birth to a single calf weighing 30-65 pounds (14-30 kg) in dense forest vegetation. The calf can stand within 30 minutes and begin nursing in 15-30 …

Okapis are generally solitary, coming together only to mate. Female okapis have a gestation period of about 14 to 16 months, giving birth to a single calf. The calf is weaned after about six …