Despite their stiff appearance, okapids have flexible necks. This allows precise browsing angles. They can reach around obstacles easily. Flexibility improves feeding efficiency. It also helps grooming. Neck motion reduces strain.
This helps them access food others cannot. Flexibility increases resource range.
It shows how skeletal design impacts daily life. Movement matters as much as strength.
Okapids can twist their necks far more than expected.
Natural History Museum (nhm.ac.uk)