How does an okapi protect itself?

Answer 1

Large ears to detect the movement of predators, such as leopards. Also the patterning on the legs, similar to a zebra's, has a confusing effect from behind when large groups run together. The predator finds it hard to distinguish one okapi from another - thus making it harder to single out and hunt one (unless one is much weaker/younger/injured making it lag behind the others). They also have quite a good kick - but not powerful enough to cause any real damage - only to deter the predator.

Answer 2

Large ears to detect the movement of predators, such as leopards. Also the patterning on the legs, similar to a zebra's, has a confusing effect from behind when large groups run together. The predator finds it hard to distinguish one okapi from another - thus making it harder to single out and hunt one (unless one is much weaker/younger/injured making it lag behind the others). They also have quite a good kick - but not powerful enough to cause any real damage - only to deter the predator.

Answer 3

The okapi protects itself from predators with its powerful sense of hearing. Okapis are also bashful, so they arenâ??t often seen walking around and tend to stay on the same paths each day.

Answer 4

okapis can really only protect themselves by blending in with their surroundings.

Answer 5

he protects himslef by fighting, with his large muscles..

Answer 6

If an okapi were attacked by a predator, it most likely would only be able to run. Like a horse, however, it could possibly defend itself with a kick, but most often the predator would Dodge.

Answer 7

Okapi's are a shy animal, so they do not see any humans. We humans have to be really quiet to take a picture of them.

Answer 8

They have big ears used to hear well