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LOWLAND TAPIR (Tapirus terrestris): SPECIES ACCOUNTS
MALAYAN TAPIR (Tapirus indicus): SPECIES ACCOUNTS

Tapirs live in South America, Central America, and Southeast Asia, including Myanmar, Thailand, Cambodia, Vietnam, and Sumatra.

All four species are listed as Endangered, facing a very high risk of extinction in the wild, or Vulnerable, facing a high risk of extinction in the wild, due to habitat destruction and hunting.

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Tapirs: Tapiridae - Physical Characteristics

Tapirs: Tapiridae - Behavior And Reproduction

Despite their bulk, tapirs are swift runners and agile climbers. They are able to climb and jump vertical fences or walls measuring 9.8 feet (3 meters) high. They are shy animals and depend on concealment, being hidden, for safety. For this reason, not much is known about their sleep habits. Some tapirs have been seen sleeping in the water. In fact, tapirs will spend extra time in the water during…

Tapirs: Tapiridae - Tapirs And People

Tapirs: Tapiridae - Lowland Tapir (tapirus Terrestris): Species Accounts

Physical characteristics: Lowland tapirs are 6 to 7 feet (1.8 to 2.2 meters) in length with a tail that measures 2 to 4 inches (5 to 10 centimeters) long. They weigh 396 to 660 pounds (180 to 300 kilograms) and have a shoulder height of 2.5 to 3.5 feet (.77 to 1.10 meters). This species is tan to black or dun in color. Their black mane runs from the forehead to mid-back. Geographic range: Lowland …

Tapirs: Tapiridae - Malayan Tapir (tapirus Indicus): Species Accounts

Physical characteristics: This species is 6 to 10 feet (1.85 to 2.50 meters) long with a tail measuring 2 to 4 inches (5 to 10 centimeters). They weigh 550 to 825 pounds (250 to 375 kilograms) and have a shoulder height of 35 to 41 inches (90 to 105 centimeters). This large tapir has a black coat except for the rear half above the legs, which is white. Geographic range: Malayan tapirs are found in…

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User Comments

about 1 year ago

this is awful

about 3 years ago

Tapirs are animals with numbers being reduced each and every day, with the climet change and cutting down trees and plants for medciene, funuture and other house hold items. Tapirs are running out of food and need help to survive in the wild, so please help.

We've got to act, and fast.