Endangered
Tapir
Tapirus
A large browsing mammal with a short trunk-like snout and a fondness for water.
Category
Mammal
Habitat
Forest
Diet
Herbivore
Lifespan
20–30 years in the wild and captivity
Size
Body length 1.8–2.5 m; weight 150–320 kg
Scientific Name
Tapirus
About Tapir
A large browsing mammal with a short trunk-like snout and a fondness for water.
It belongs to the Mammal group and is commonly associated with forest habitats with a herbivore diet, with a lifespan of 20–30 years in the wild and captivity, a size of Body length 1.8–2.5 m; weight 150–320 kg, a conservation status of Endangered.
Fun Fact
Tapirs are strong swimmers and often enter rivers to cool off or escape danger.
Where Tapir Lives
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Pantanal
, Brazil
Sumatra forest
, Indonesia