Tapirs are mostly solitary animals and are also are gifted swimmers! During hot summer days, Daniella our Malayan tapir, enjoys fully submerging herself underwater to cool off! Malayan tapirs are the largest of all tapir species—many weighing more than 700 lbs. Because of their elongated snouts, these animals are sometimes mistaken for pigs or anteaters but are most closely related to horses and rhinos. In addition to their protruding trunk, tapirs communicate with high-pitched whistles that res

76K views · 3K reactions | Baby tapir or watermelon on legs? This Malayan tapir calf rocks stripes and spots that help it hide in the dappled forest light. As it grows up, the pattern will fade into the iconic black-and-white coat of the adults.For now, it’s all about the cutest jungle disguise. #BabyTapir #WildlifeReels #AnimalFacts #NatureWow #CuteAndWild | Discvr Blog | Facebook

Yuna, our pregnant tapir, is enjoying some behind-the-scenes private bath time and resting when needed. Staff can see the baby moving around, and Yuna’s recent ultrasound revealed healthy movement and heartbeat. Yuna and soon-to-be father Baku are part of the Species Survival Plan, a managed breeding program for endangered Malayan tapirs. After a 13-month gestation period, a single tapir baby, called a calf, is born—twins are very rare. 📹: Keeper Chrissy | Point Defiance Zoo & Aquarium

2.8K views · 245 reactions | Meet Tamara the Lowland Tapir Learn all about our beautiful female lowland tapir Tamara on her 10th birthday! 李 Wish her a happy birthday below! Did you know you can tickle our tapirs? | Hertfordshire Zoo | Facebook

177K views · 7.3K reactions | It's the pitter patter of tiny, spotty feet...! Meet Solo, the first Malayan tapir to ever be born at the zoo. Here she is with her mum, Margery... | Chester Zoo | Facebook