15 Fun Facts About Tapir

Breeding

Female tapirs have a gestation period of approximately 13 months and usually give birth to a single calf.

Ancient Animals

Tapirs have been around for a long time – fossils of their ancestors can be traced back to over 50 million years ago.

Species

There are four recognized species of tapirs: the Brazilian tapir, the Malayan tapir, the Baird’s tapir, and the mountain tapir.

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