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 .

It’s the order of mammals that includes rhinos (three toes), horses (one hoofed toe), and tapirs (three toes in back and four toes in front). Extra toes are an evolutionary advantage that helps ...

He added, “In other words, the local fauna still maintains a certain capacity for movement and dispersion.” Growing up to 700 ...

With their drooping noses, rotund bodies and vegetarian diets, tapirs are quite a sight. These elusive hoofed mammals are widely considered to be calm and gentle, naturally inclined to run and ...

MELAKA: A Malayan Tapir caused a stir when it turned up as an uninvited guest at a hotel here. Hatten Hotel Worldwide group general manager Datuk Chuck Kassim said the animal was roaming around ...