Tapir calves have unique white spots and stripes on a reddish brown fur. This helps them blend into the forest environment ...

It’s the order of mammals that includes rhinos (three toes), horses (one hoofed toe), and tapirs (three toes in back and four toes in front). Extra toes are an evolutionary advantage that helps ...

World Tapir Day is observed every year on April 27 to raise awareness about tapirs, one of the world's most unique and ancient animals. In 2025, World Tapir Day will again remind people why it is ...

and possibly even a new species of tapir. One of the fossils revealed the massive foot of Holmesina septentrionalis, an armadillo that could reach 475 pounds. Scientists were surprised to see that ...

Tapir or rhinoceros ancestor (approximately 29 million years old): Three-toed, rounded hoofprints that may have come from a large herbivore such as an ancient tapir or rhinoceros.

What is a Baird’s tapir? Baird’s tapirs are large, long-nosed mammals that may look like they’re relatives of elephants, but they're actually closer kin to horses, donkeys, zebras ...

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) - Colorado Springs' Cheyenne Mountain Zoo (CMZoo) is celebrating World Tapir Day on April 27th by inviting visitors to meet Mochi, the mountain tapir. Zoo guests can ...