World Tapir Day is celebrated every year on April 27.
About Tapir:
Tapirs are large herbivorous mammals.
They are often called “living fossils” due to their lineage dating back millions of years.
Appearance: They have short, flexible snout, tapirs use it to grab leaves and fruits.
They are excellent swimmers and spend a lot of time in water.
Diet: They’re herbivores and fifty per cent of their diet consists of fruit.
Distribution: They inhabit jungle and forest regions of South America, Central America, and Southeast Asia.
There are only four species of tapirs. They live in distinct geographical areas.
Malayan Tapir: It is the largest of the tapirs which is native to Southeast Asia. Its black-and-white stripes help it blend into the forest. (IUCN Status: Endangered)
Baird’s Tapir: It is Central America's biggest land mammal. It is found in tropical forests and around water. (IUCN Status: Endangered)
Lowland Tapir: The South American tapir is the most widespread. It is found in the Amazon Basin and other areas. (IUCN Status: Vulnerable)
Mountain Tapir: It is the rarest and found in the high Andes.(IUCN Status: Endangered)
Ecological Role: They form an important part of the ecosystem as seed dispersers.
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