Details for Tapir

• Tapir

  Tapirs are large, herbivorous mammals resembling pigs, but with a distinctive short, prehensile snout. They are generally solitary animals, found in forested regions of Central and South America, as well as Southeast Asia. Depending on the species, they can weigh between 150 and 320 kg (330-700 lbs) and measure up to 2.5 meters (8 feet) in length. Tapirs are primarily nocturnal, feeding on leaves, buds, twigs, and fruits. They are also excellent swimmers and divers, often seeking refuge in water to cool off or escape predators. All four extant species of tapir are endangered or vulnerable.

  

  Habitat: The Tapir lives in Indonesia, Cambodia, Thailand, Vietnam, Malaysia, Laos, Myanmar, Mexico, Argentina, Brazil, Peru, Venezuela, Colombia, Bolivia, Ecuador, Guyana, Paraguay, Suriname, Belize, Panama, Guatemala, Honduras, Nicaragua, Costa-rica.