Their coats are short and range in colour from reddish brown, to grey, to nearly black, with the notable exceptions of the Malayan tapir, which has a white, saddle-shaped marking on its …

Jan 5, 2026 · Tapir, (genus Tapirus), any of five species of hoofed mammals, the only extant members of the family Tapiridae (order Perissodactyla), found in tropical forests of Malaysia …

Dec 16, 2025 · Tapirs, with their unique pig-like appearance and short, trunk-like snouts, are ancient herbivorous mammals that have roamed the Earth for millions of years. Despite their …

Tapirs look something like pigs with trunks, but they are actually related to horses and rhinoceroses. This eclectic lineage is an ancient one—and so is the tapir itself. Scientists …

No, it's a tapir, a primitive animal that has remained largely unchanged for millions of years. Tapirs are most closely related to horses and rhinos, since they have an odd number of toes (four …

These rare mammals are often confused with hippos, pigs or anteaters, but their closest living relatives are actually rhinos and horses. Tapirs are a living fossil; they’be been around since …

• Tapirs make many vocalizations ranging from whistling sounds to birdlike chirping. • At Brookfield Zoo, they are offered daily enrichment, which includes brushing, baths, scents, …

Among these fascinating animals is the tapir, a living relic that roams the tropical forests of the world. With its distinctive, flexible snout and shy demeanor, the tapir is a marvel of evolution, …

Nov 3, 2025 · There are four tapir species: three in the Americas (the Amazonian or Brazilian tapir, the Central American tapir and the Andean tapir) and one in Asia (the Malayan tapir).

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