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Mammals
Tapir
Tapirus terrestris
- Diet
- Herbivore
- Lifespan
- 25-30 years
- Weight
- 150-300 kg
- Conservation
- Vulnerable
The Tapir (Tapirus terrestris) is a herbivore species found in South American rainforests. It typically lives 25-30 years, weighing around 150-300 kg, and is currently classified as Vulnerable on conservation status lists.
One fact worth knowing about the tapir: Tapirs are excellent swimmers and use their flexible snout like a snorkel.
Mammals are warm-blooded vertebrates that nurse their young and are found on every continent except Antarctica. From tiny rodents to massive whales, this group includes some of the most intelligent and adaptable animals on Earth.