The term 'Striped African Creature' refers to the OKAPI, a mammal native to the Democratic Republic of Congo in Central Africa. It is the only living relative of the giraffe and is easily recognizable by its striped hindquarters. The OKAPI has a long neck and a short, upright mane, and its coat is a reddish-brown color with vertical white stripes. It is an herbivore and feeds on leaves, buds, fruits, and grasses.