The tapir is an unusual animal with a long history. It’s hard to miss, thanks to its stocky body and distinctive trunk-like snout. Even though tapirs live on land, your best bet for finding one is to ...

The tapir is one of evolution’s quieter success stories — an ancient, oddly proportioned mammal that has changed very little for millions of years. Though they may resemble a cross between a pig and ...

The Denver Zoo Conservation Alliance took to social media to confirm the loss of two of its endangered Malayan tapirs and the cause of their deaths. According to the zoo, an internal review revealed ...

Tapir babies are often described based on the physical appearance that makes them appear as “walking watermelons.” However, these physical traits serve a much larger purpose than just looking odd. The ...

Study identifies 28 mammals in the Maya Forest and how water, drought, and humans are altering their habitat and survival ...