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South American Tapir — printable fact sheet
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South American Tapir
Tapirus terrestris
The South American Tapir, also known as the Brazilian Tapir, is the largest terrestrial mammal in South America. It has a distinctive prehensile snout, which it uses to grab leaves and fruit. This tapir's thick, dark brown skin and short bristly mane help it navigate dense fores…
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- Despite their bulky appearance, South American Tapirs can run surprisingly fast and are agile in dense forest undergrowth.
- South American Tapirs are excellent swimmers and often escape predators by diving into water. Their prehensile snout acts like a short trunk, allowing them to grab food efficiently. Tapir calves are born with white stripes and spots that provide camouflage in the dappled forest light.
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