Okapi

Okapi calves are born with a conspicuous mane and long, “false eyelashes” around their eyes that are largely lost by adulthood.

Okapi newborns have similar color and pelage as adults, with a few marked differences.

Okapi calves are born with a conspicuous mane that is largely lost by adulthood. They also have long hairs around their eyes, referred to as “false eyelashes,” that will disappear in time.

Sources: (San Diego Zoo Global, 2017)
Image: Mark Dumont

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