The Brazilian tapir

(Tapirus terrestris)

Identity Profile:

Class : Mammal

Order : Perissodactyla

Family : Tapiridae

Scientific name : Tapirus spp.

Conservation Status (IUCN Red List)

Present

Did You Know?

The tapir is an excellent swimmer and loves water! It uses rivers and ponds to escape predators, dives to feed on aquatic plants, and can sometimes stay underwater for several minutes.

Habitat

Forests & Meadows

The Brazilian tapir

Identity Profile:

Conservation Status (IUCN Red List)

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