It’s the order of mammals that includes rhinos (three toes), horses (one hoofed toe), and tapirs (three toes in back and four toes in front). Extra toes are an evolutionary advantage that helps ...

Mochi the mountain tapir-one of only three of the critically endangered creatures in the entire United States-celebrated his ...

What is a Baird’s tapir? Baird’s tapirs are large, long-nosed mammals that may look like they’re relatives of elephants, but they're actually closer kin to horses, donkeys, zebras ...

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) - Colorado Springs' Cheyenne Mountain Zoo (CMZoo) is celebrating World Tapir Day on April 27th by inviting visitors to meet Mochi, the mountain tapir. Zoo guests can ...

With their drooping noses, rotund bodies and vegetarian diets, tapirs are quite a sight. These elusive hoofed mammals are widely considered to be calm and gentle, naturally inclined to run and ...

Trail cameras at a nature reserve in Mexico recorded several Baird's tapirs, mammals generally considered shy and calm, fighting each other and whistling. Videos show the "unusual" behaviors Trump ...

PUTRAJAYA: Two Malayan Tapirs are about to embark on a journey of their lives to Japan, where the animal is regarded as the “eater of nightmares”. Im, a two-year-old male tapir, and its mate ...

TAIPEI (Taiwan News) — Taipei Zoo is hosting events from Tuesday through April 30 to celebrate World Tapir Day on April 27. Zoo visitors can participate in a Malayan tapir-themed game with prizes for ...

Watch the adorable moment when two of the tapirs get a gentle brush-down - and appear to be totally blissed-out! The video, shared on Peak Wildlife Park's Facebook page, shows Tia and George ...