Given its relatively small size it likely won't be long till conservationists christen it the pygmy or dwarf tapir. It also has shorter legs, a distinctly-shaped skull, and a less prominent crest.

Roosevelt sent the specimen to the United States for analysis, but it was considered just a variation of T. terrestris, [the Brazilian tapir]. Weighing in at about 240 pounds, the Kabomani tapir is a ...

Since 1914, there has been no sign of the South American Tapir in the Atlantic Forest. Well, that finally changed after footage identified not just one, but three tapirs in the area. We'll take a ...

The unexpected reappearance of the South American tapir in the Atlantic Forest is a beacon of hope for conservationists. It proves that, given the right conditions, nature can heal itself .

The teams are using their knowledge of the endangered Malayan tapir to compete in a design challenge that's part Animal Planet and part HGTV. Their mission: Research and design a new 3D "home away ...

The Baird’s tapir calf and her mom, Luna, spend their time grooming, nursing and exploring. Ken Bohn San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance Luna, a Baird’s tapir at the San Diego Zoo, is a new mom.

Florida welcomed one unique-looking baby animal on Tuesday morning when an endangered Malayan tapir was born, ZooTampa announced Friday. The Malayan tapir is an endangered species, according to ...

The discovery of an ancient tapir's skeletal remains near an emperor's tomb indicates that these animals once roamed China. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate ...

“We’re excited to announce the birth of a female Baird’s tapir. She was born on September 1 to parents Tupelo and Chac after a 13-month gestation,” Metro Richmond Zoo announced on Facebook ...