The OKAPI is a relative of the giraffe, and is a mammal native to the Democratic Republic of the Congo in Central Africa. It is the only living relative of the giraffe, and is characterized by its striking striped pattern on its hindquarters. The OKAPI has a long neck and large ears, and is about the size of a horse. It is an herbivore, and feeds mainly on leaves, buds, fruits, and bark. The OKAPI is an endangered species, and is threatened by habitat loss and poaching.