Tootsie and Timmy are celebrating World Tapir Day with snacks, swims, and plenty of snoot-powered charm! 🥰 Baird’s tapirs are native to Central America and are more than just cute—they’re crucial to a healthy, thriving ecosystem. As they wander and graze, they help spread seeds throughout the rainforest. Sadly, Baird’s tapirs are endangered, with only an estimated 5,000 left in the wild. Habitat destruction and illegal hunting continue to threaten this ancient species, which has survived for mi

It's World Tapir Day! Learn everything there is to know about the water-loving snouted mammals on Brazil Untamed: https://bitly.com/34ISErP | Smithsonian Channel Aviation Nation

A baby Malayan tapir was spotted hopping around its enclosure alongside mom, Nakal, at a zoo in Antwerp, Belgium. The tapir was born December 4th and a zoo caretaker said, "The baby is doing great. It's very lively and playful." | CBS Sunday Morning

BABY BOOM: Two baby tapirs were born at a zoo in Nicaragua to two different mothers on Sunday. In footage released by the zoo, one of the newborns was seen staying close to her mother's side. | 9&10 News