Tapir Facts

Tapir Facts, Pictures & Video: Learn About This Rare Rainforest Mammal. In-Depth Information & Facts For Kids

Malayan tapir, Tapirus indicus, Asian tapir, pooping in water. 4K

Malayan tapir (tapirus indicus) bathe in the pool of water, cooling off from the heat, turn around and look into the camera, close up shot of wildlife conservation of an endangered species.

The South American tapir (Tapirus terrestris), is the largest and heaviest land mammal in the Amazon rainforest, reaching up to 250 kilograms. With its flexible snout and herbivorous diet, it roams long distances feeding on leaves, shoots, and fruits, dispersing thousands of seeds that give life to new trees. Jaguars, caimans, and anacondas are among its main predators. When threatened, its instinct leads it to seek refuge in the water, where it reveals itself as a surprisingly skilled swimmer.

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