Lowland Tapir
Tapirus terrestris
IUCN RED LIST
The IUCN (International Union for Conservation of Nature) classifies living species according to criteria that take into account their level of threat of extinction: the Red List is an indispensable tool for coordinating nature conservation actions, a veritable barometer of the health of our Planet.
EEP Project
This species is included in EAZA’s (European Association of Zoos and Aquariums) EEP programme for breeding endangered species.
Vive in South America
Fun Fact
A LITTLE TRUNK FOR A NOSE
It may not rival an elephant’s, but the tapir’s nose is impressive in its own right.
Using its small trunk-like snout, it grasps leaves and fruit, then disperses the seeds through its droppings, helping plants spread and reproduce.
Gli animali che vivono nella stessa area geografica
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