Mochi the mountain tapir-one of only three of the critically endangered creatures in the entire United States-celebrated his ...

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 ...

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 .

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 ...