The Malayan tapir (Tapirus indicus), also called Asian tapir, Asiatic tapir, oriental tapir, Indian tapir, piebald tapir, or black-and-white tapir, is the only living tapir species outside of the …

The Malayan tapir (Tapirus indicus) (otherwise known as Asian tapir) is the only living species of Old World tapir. There are only 4 tapir species around the globe, and this animal is the largest …

Malayan tapirs, also known as the Asian tapirs, are one of the five species of tapirs. Well-known for their unique coloring, they are the only tapir species inhabiting Asia. Size – Malayan tapirs …

Apr 5, 2025 · What is a Malayan Tapir? The Malayan Tapir, also known as the Asian Tapir, is a fascinating creature with a unique appearance and intriguing behaviors. Native to Southeast …

Malayan tapirs are for­est dwellers that in­habit trop­i­cal ter­res­trial habi­tats. They occur in rain forests, jun­gles, pri­mary forests, sec­ondary forests, ma­ture rub­ber plan­ta­tions, for­est edges, …

Apr 2, 2025 · The first Malayan tapir ('Tapirus indicus') born in Spain. Bioparc Fuengirola. The team of specialists at the Málaga facility has 24-hour access — even from home — to the …

Malayan tapirs are six to eight feet (1.8-2.4 m) long. They weigh 550-704 pounds (250-320 kg); females are larger than males. They stand three to three and a half feet (90-107 cm) tall. They …

Malayan Tapirs are found from southern Thailand and southern Myanmar (Burma) through the Malayan Peninsula, as well as on the Indonesian island of Sumatra. Their habitat is rainforests …

Standing at just over a metre, Malayan tapirs grow up to 540kg and 2.5m in length. Females tend to be 25-100kg heavier than males! Malayan tapirs also sport a striking colour pattern: a black …

Mar 8, 2025 · The Malayan tapir (pronounced tay-purr) is an endangered species. This four-legged animal has a fuzzy coat, hooves, extended snout and rounded ears. According to the …