#tapiridae

Lowland tapir Tapirus terrestris

Baird's Tapir or Central American Tapir (Tapirus bairdii), family Tapiridae, Costa Rica

ENDANGERED.

Malayan Tapir Acrocodia indica

The only living tapir species outside of the Americas. It is native to Southeast Asia from the Malay Peninsula to Sumatra. Malayan tapirs are primarily solitary, marking out large tracts of land as their territory, though these areas usually overlap with those of other individuals. Exclusively herbivorous, the animal forages for the tender shoots and leaves of more than 115 species of plants. The tapir can run quickly when threatened or frightened, and if forced to fight can defend itself with its strong jaws and sharp teeth. Malayan tapirs communicate with high-pitched squeaks and whistles.

Absolutely! They are so much bigger than I expected!

We've reached penultimate of Mammalia. Presenting Perissodactyla or Odd Toed Ungulates. The Majestic Equines (Horses, Zebras & Donkeys), The Bulky Tapirs & the Mighty Rhinoceros.

Members Include

Equidae: Gallant The Horse, Prance The Pony, Balky The Donkey & Zahamu The Zebra,

Tapiridae: Wanton The Tapir & Rife The Tapir

A juvenile Malayan tapir (Tapirus indicus) in Port Lympne Wildlife Park