Tapirs

tapir species 

Name: Tapir

Scientific name: Tapirus

Diet: herbivore

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        Tapirs  stay in jungle / forested areas of South-east Asia, Central America and South America.

         There are 4 species of tapirs.The malayan tapir is the biggest species. However, all 4 species of tapirs are either endangered or vulnerable.

        Tapirs' average life span in the wild is around 25-30 years . They are endangered mostly due to habitat loss and hunting.

         Tapirs are also good swimmers and mostly stays submerged in water to cool off. They also can dive into the water to eat aquatic plants.