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Kingdom   Animal
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Class   Mammal
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Family   Tapir
 
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Status   Varies by species.
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Date Updated   Tue Oct 14 19:54:31 2014
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Image Credit  JindoJeff
Image Comment  Profile of South American (Brazilian) Tapir.
Image From  Brookfield Zoo
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Tapir Facts & Trivia for kids
- There are five existing species of Tapir.
- A Tapir is somewhat similar to a pig in shape but has a prehensile snout.
- Average Tapirs are about 7 feet in length.
- Tapirs can grab things like plants and leaves with their snout.
- The Tapir is one of the heaviest land animals.
- Tapir's are considered living fossils and have changed little over the last 35 million years.
- Tapirs usually live in forested areas in areas near fresh water.
- Tapirs have a good sense of smell which aids them in finding food and smelling danger.
- Tapirs have erect ears and good hearing.
- Tapirs are great swimmers.
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