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Totally protected, but tapir face extinction

AsiaOne - Feb 20, 2012
State Perhilitan director Abdul Rahim Othman said tapirs were an unfortunate bunch as they were often caught in traps placed by hunters for other wild animals. "Tapirs are not known for their meat, but they do get accidentally caught in traps meant for ...

Zoo welcomes arrival of baby tapir

The Guardian - Feb 12, 2012
The zoo has enjoyed regular success with tapirs, breeding seven over the last 11 years. Neil Bemment, the zoo's curator of mammals, said: "There are few zoo youngsters as endearing as a baby tapir.It is always good news to breed such a popular and ...

Stop the illegal trapping of wildlife

Malaysia Star - Feb 7, 2012
Tapirs are endangered creatures and facing extinction. Their population has been decreasing over the years. Not only the tapirs, but tigers, elephants, rhinos, too. Respect them, they are animals and cannot speak out. Think about the future, ...

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Malayan tapirs mating at the Henry Doorly Zoo

Tapirs mating at the Henry Doorly Zoo

 

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Raw Video: Baby Tapir Makes Debut

A twelve-day-old baby tapir called Maya made her debut at Berlin Zoo on Tuesday. Tapirs are endangered and while they look like pigs with trunks, they are actually related to horses and rhinoceroses. (June 23)

 

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Getting to know Tapirs with Sam Simmons

Comedian, Triple J host and tapir lover, Sam Simmons, visited Adelaide Zoo to help celebrate World Tapir. Find out everything you wanted to know about tapirs from Sam... and for more information visit www.zoossa.com.au.

 

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San Diego Zoo Kids - Tapirs

From their toes to their nose, tapirs are pretty cool. Watch this video to learn more about them. kids.sandiegozoo.org

 

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MOUNTAIN TAPIR

MOUNTAIN TAPIR The Mountain Tapir or Woolly Tapir (Tapirus pinchaque) is the smallest of the four species of tapir and is the only one to live outside of tropical rainforests in the wild.[2] It is most easily distinguished from other tapirs by its thick woolly coat and white lips. The species name comes from the term "La Pinchaque", an imaginary beast said to inhabit the same regions as the Mountain Tapir.[3]