Okapi Conservation

Okapi can hear and communicate through infrasonic calls. These calls occur at frequencies below 20Hz and are generally inaudible to humans and their main predator, leopards. #okapi #okapiconservation #endangered #endangeredspecies #africa #drcongo #conservation #wildlife

Check out our presentation from @wildnetorg Fall Expo on the impacts of OCP Women’s Groups from the perspective of our local staff. 🌿 Watch here: buff.ly/3f593QR

Dreams do come true! Check out Disney's conversation with okapi Animal Keeper, Mori, as she shares her inspiring journey of caring for and protecting okapi. Thank you Mori! buff.ly/3eRBoKo

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Happy #WorldOkapiDay! Shy and gentle, okapi are national and cultural symbols in DR Congo. Like Grauer's gorillas, they are endemic to the forests of DR Congo and are under threat. Learn more and help our friends at @okapiproject celebrate today! #WOD2022 #OkapiConservation

Thank you for joining us in celebrating another year of World Okapi Day and the people who protect them! Activities across the Reserve included parades, soccer games, traditional dancing and educational presentations on current conservation efforts. 🌿

Happy #WorldOkapiDay! 🌿🌿🌿We are so excited to celebrate with you! Let us know how you are celebrating today by tagging us in your post or sharing in the comments. Not sure where to start? Follow the link in our bio to learn more and support okapi today! #WOD2022

Three days to #WorldOkapiDay! OCP conservation initiatives would not be possible without the dedication of local Okapi Guardians. ICCN ecoguards, local communities, and the indigenous Mbuti all contribute to the preservation of okapi and their critical habitat.

Okapi populations have experienced an estimated 50% decline over the past three generations. OCP is committed to combatting this decline, but we need your help. Not sure where to start? Visit our website for tips on how to support okapi this #WorldOkapiDay 🌿

Known to indigenous communities for hundreds of years, okapi were first scientifically classified in 1901. 121 years later we continue to celebrate this unique species. Join us next week in celebrating #WorldOkapiDay! We can’t wait to see your okapi photos and stories 🌿 #WOD2022

Healthcare initiatives encompass freshwater access, public health campaigns, and accessible care to local and indigenous communities. Supporting essential needs forms lasting bonds that pave the way for supportive partnerships in fostering conservation action. #okapi

Striped #ScienceSaturday: Get to know your okapi taxonomy! Specificity increases as you move down the taxonomic hierarchy, painting a clear picture of the species. An okapi’s taxonomy reveals it is an even-toed mammal with a ruminant digestive system and cranial appendages.

After a year and a half of COVID-19 related delays, we were proud to finally present our agroforestry team with their 2021 Disney Conservation Fund Heroes award! This honors inspiring individuals dedicated to the protection of wildlife and critical ecosystems. @DisneyConserves

Ungulates are typically herbivorous mammals and quadruped (four-legged/footed). They can be even or odd-toed. Other examples of ungulates include horses, bison, giraffe, rhinoceros and tapir. #okapi #okapiconservation #endangered

The @wildnetorg #WCNExpo is back! Join us on Saturday, October 1, 2022 at 8am PST to kick off a week of virtual opportunities to connect with wildlife conservationists from around the world - all from the comfort of your living room. Register for free at wcnexpo.org

48 hours left to order your World Okapi Day t-shirt! 🌿Orders will close Wednesday, September 21st to ensure t-shirts arrive in time for World Okapi Day on October 18th. We look forward to celebrating with you! Link in bio. #okapi #okapiconservation #endangered #endangeredspecies

One month to #WorldOkapiDay! On October 18th, we celebrate okapi and all they represent to the local and indigenous communities of DR Congo. Join us in spreading awareness of this inspiring striped animal, its importance to the Congolese people, and the habitat it represents.

Have you met Imba? 🌿 Imba is an #okapi ambassador at @ZooBasel Okapi ambassadors and our zoo partners contribute to the species' genetic diversity and facilitate global awareness of okapi and their plight, further supporting our conservation efforts and capacity.

World Okapi Day t-shirts are available now 🌿Sales support OCP’s conservation initiatives in conservation education, community assistance and wildlife protection. Link in bio, French and English versions available!

Women are important stakeholders in the use and protection of forest resources and biodiversity. OCP empowers Women’s Groups at five extensions to support a platform for women to improve livelihoods and well-being in partnership with our agroforestry program.

#WorldOkapiDay is right around the corner 👀World Okapi Day is an opportunity for #okapi supporters across the globe to celebrate together. T-shirts are available for sale until Wednesday, September 21st to ensure arrival by October 18th. All sales support OCP, link in bio.