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Mammal

The Lowland tapir

Tapirs have limited eyesight but a highly developed sense of smell. Using their prehensile snout, they grab leaves and eat fallen fruits, dispersing the seeds in the process. They are excellent swimmers and are considered an “umbrella species,” as their large territories help protect many other animals and plants in the region.

The tapir in numbers

387 days

Gestation period

150 to 300 kg

Average weight

30 years

Life expectancy

Family

Identity card

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  • Name: Tapir
  • Scientific Name: Tapirus terrestris
  • Habitat: South America
  • IUCN Status: Vulnerable
  • CITES: Appendix II
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