Researchers have documented conflict between between a tapir and a dog in Mexico, highlighting the impact of encroaching ...

April 27 marked the 17th World Tapir Day (WTD), which is an annual celebration. According to WTD’s official website (tapirday.org), the special day was established in 2008 not only to raise awareness ...

April 27th is marked on the calendars of wildlife enthusiasts around the globe for a special reason mdash;it 39;s World Tapir ...

Herbivore extinction reduces plant-pathogen interactions by 29%, disrupting biodiversity and slowing the evolution of plant ...

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 ...

Insects and microorganisms that feed on plants, cut up leaves, modify leaf tissue or produce leaf spots and other kinds of ...

Recent research has revealed human contamination by pesticides in the Brazilian Cerrado, following a previous study that also found contamination in tapirs in the region. This research shows how ...

Researchers who captured footage of dog attacks on endangered mountain tapirs in Colombia are calling for action to protect threatened wildlife. Using camera traps, a team from WILD Campo ...

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 ...

ZooTampa at Lowry Park Malayan tapirs are rainforest creatures related to horses and rhinos. The zoo’s newborn “is busy bonding and nursing alongside experienced mother, 18-year-old Ubi ...