Okapi Poster Print – Wildlife Art

Okapi Poster

The Okapi (Okapia johnstoni) – also called the forest giraffe, Congolese giraffe, or zebra giraffe – is native to the tropical rainforests of central Africa. While it’s marking resemble that of a zebra, they are not closely related. It is rare in the animal kingdom as it’s one of only two members of the genus Giraffidae (the other naturally being the giraffe.) Because of where the Okapi lives – in dense tropical forest not easily accessible to humans – it wasn’t actually formally identified by Europeans until 1901. The name Okapi means Animal With Long Neck and is of African origin.

For more information visit: National Geographic, Okapi Conservation Project, and San Diego Zoo as they offer guides, species lists, and identification tips.

The Okapi poster features highly detailed and scientifically accurate illustrations, along with information about the animal and a map showing it’s range. The artistic design is complete with both common and scientific names in a title across the top of the image. The poster is shipped in a sturdy 2″ mailing tube with plastic endcaps. The posters can be signed or customized by the artist upon request.