Tapir calves are born with fawn-like patterns that provide camouflage in the wild. As they age, their coats change to a dark reddish-brown to black color with white accents on their chest ...

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 ...

Nestled in Malaysia’s lush rainforests is a true gem – the Malayan tapir (Tapirus indicus). It is the largest of the five ...

Bioparc Fuengirola has achieved this milestone after two decades in the breeding program for the endangered species, of which there are barely 2,500 individuals left in the wild globally ...

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 ...

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 finishers. On April 27, ...