Tapir
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Stoutly build, hoofed mammal of South America and Malaysia. Tapirs are about the size of donkeys, with shorter legs and heavier bodies.
They have a long snout which extends into a short, flexible trunk to sniff the ground for food.Related to rhinoceroses and horses, tapirs are normally slow-moving and deliberate but can run swiftly to escape danger. They spend much of their time in water, feeding on aquatic plants as well as low-growing forest vegetation.An idea of the size of the Tapir
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An idea of the cuteness of the Tapir
Photo by Dr. Michiru Tamura.
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Interesting.
We regularly watch Tapirs here on Italian TV show - tapir statuettes are given to people who are judged to have made a mess or got egg on their faces for some reason !
Strange but Beautiful creatures..
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2 weeks ago
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