Tapir

Tapir Images for kids

Tapir Species

• Baird's Tapir
• Malayan Tapir
• South American Tapir

Tapir Activities for kids

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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.

Tapir Links for kids

• Wikipedia Tapir information