Giraffe relative (5)
I believe the answer is:
okapi
'giraffe relative' is the definition.
(I've seen this in another clue)
This is the entire clue.
(Other definitions for okapi that I've seen before include "Shy Zairean ruminant" , "Giraffe-related mammal" , "browser" , "Small giraffe" , "African animal related to the giraffe" .)