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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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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Tapirs haven’t changed in over 20 million years and they’ve got the toes to prove it. Chiquita, our 23-year-old Brazilian Tapir, is part of an ancient lineage known as perissodactyls, odd-toed ungulates that include rhinos and horses. With a flexible, snorkel-like trunk and a diet that helps regrow rainforests, tapirs are vital to their ecosystems. But habitat loss is putting them at risk. Brazilian Tapirs are now listed as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List. In our new video, Keeper Elise shares C
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Tapirs haven’t changed in over 20 million years and they’ve got the toes to prove it. Chiquita, our 23-year-old Brazilian Tapir, is part of an ancient lineage known as perissodactyls, odd-toed ungulates that include rhinos and horses. With a flexible, snorkel-like trunk and a diet that helps regrow rainforests, tapirs are vital to their ecosystems. But habitat loss is putting them at risk. Brazilian Tapirs are now listed as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List. In our new video, Keeper Elise shares C
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Mike Holston on Instagram: "Best GIF wins ASIAN TAPIR The largest of all tapir species weighing up to 730lbs “350kg” Known to poop seeds around the forest from its unique diet 10/10 swimmer 11/10 cuteness 😍😍😍😍"
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Mike Holston on Instagram: "Best GIF wins ASIAN TAPIR The largest of all tapir species weighing up to 730lbs “350kg” Known to poop seeds around the forest from its unique diet 10/10 swimmer 11/10 cuteness 😍😍😍😍"
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