The tongue is not just essential for taste and speech; it’s also a reliable indicator of overall health. Changes in its color, texture, or coating can point to nutritional deficiencies ...

Okapi. Image via Depositphotos The okapi’s sensory world remains largely unknown to humans, but their specialized adaptations hint at a unique perceptual experience of the rainforest. Their most ...

Many people think that the okapi is a relative of the zebra because of its distinctly striped legs. The okapi is not related to zebras but is the giraffe’s only living relative. There is some ...

However, they have evolved to have a very long tongue that allows them to reach high vegetation that is beyond the reach of their competitors. What’s more, the okapi will not just eat any plant they ...

An adorable baby, Okapi, was born at San Diego Zoo Safari Park. Okapi’s are native to the rainforests of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). Some refer to this unusual animal as the “African ...

When competition for resources is fierce, being able to reach food that other animals cannot get to is a bonus. Possessing a foot-long tongue is a huge advantage and this is where the okapi excels ...

The okapi tongue is long and prehensile, which means that it is capable of grasping things. They use it in conjunction with their lips, which are mobile and muscular.

The okapi tongue is incredible - it extends a foot beyond its snout. Read on to find out how it uses it to reach leaves high on trees.

Okapi Tongue Length: Up to 18 inches. Purpose: Grabbing leaves and cleaning their eyes and ears. Giraffe Tongue Length: Around 18-20 inches. Purpose: Stripping leaves from tall trees like acacias; ...

Okapi is Good Morning Northland's Pet of the Week with Animal Allies. This 9-year-old feline is looking for a loving home. If you want to adopt Okapi there is more information on the GMN page of ...

Strawberry tongue refers to a swollen, red, and bumpy tongue that looks similar to the surface of a strawberry. It is not a health condition on its own but a symptom of several diseases, including ...

Vídeo by @cincinnatizoo Riley the one-month-old okapi has moves! Like the giraffe, the okapi uses its long, prehensile tongue to pluck leaves and buds from trees.