18 reactions | Fun fact: an okapi's tongue can be as long as 18 inches and can reach both its eyes and ears! They use it to wrap around leaves when feeding and to clean themselves and their calves. | Bristol Zoo Project | Facebook

It’s epic #TongueOutTuesday! Okapis, similar to their giraffe relatives, have a blue 12 to 14 inch long prehensile tongue. This specialized tongue is the perfect tool to grasp tasty leaves off of branches. #Okapi #TOT | Los Angeles Zoo

Okapis have prehensile tongues — meaning their tongues have adapted to grab and grip. These artiodactyl mammals utilize this ability to grab food, wash their eyelids, clean out their ears, and swat insects from their withers. #WildlifeWednesday 🦓 | Science Channel

Have you ever seen an Okapi before? Although the okapi has striped markings reminiscent of zebras, it is most closely related to the giraffe. In fact, the okapi and the giraffe are the only living members of the family Giraffidae. #WildlifeWednesday 🦒 🦓 | Science Channel