#malayan tapirs

[antiqueanimals]

The Quizzer Book of Knowledge: Nature. Written and edited by George Beal. 1978.

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[jennsens]

[YT description:] A rare and endangered Malayan tapir calf was born at Point Defiance Zoo & Aquarium on Sunday, February 2, marking only the second tapir birth in the zoo’s 120-year history. The newborn, covered in distinctive white spots and stripes that resemble a tiny, walking watermelon, is considered healthy. Mother Yuna, 10, is also doing well, according to Head Veterinarian Dr. Karen Wolf. The calf’s father, Baku, is also 10 years old. The calf will remain behind the scenes in the Asian Forest Sanctuary, nursing and bonding with Yuna under the observation of the zoo’s veterinary and animal care teams. The veterinary team will provide a health exam later this week after giving time for the newborn and Yuna to bond. We estimate the newborn to weigh around 20 pounds—a stark contrast to its mom, who almost weighs 900 pounds, and dad, around 800 pounds.

[mutant34]

Tapir the animal I use for my icon a mighty humble and majestic animal. My favorite animal you should look them up they are the best I promise you will love them. I like the Malayan Tapirs the best

[tapirlove]

Two Malayan Tapirs enjoy the water at Leipzig Zoo (Germany).

Picture via facebook.com/ZooLeipzig/