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Field Trip Earth: Baird's Tapirs in Costa Rica
Learn fascinating facts about Baird's Tapirs and see what actual scientists do in the field when they study this animal in Costa Rica.
Chicago Zoological Society
Chicago Zoological Society: Zoo Explorer: Lowland Tapir
Learn all about the lowland tapir by browsing this reference from the Brookfield Zoo. In addition to quick facts and a photo, this animal guide provides information on its appearance, habitat, conservation efforts, and other unique...
Animal Fact Guide
Animal Fact Guide: Brazilian Tapir
This reference source includes information on a relative to rhinoceros the Brazilian Tapir. Explore its physical characteristics, where it lives, what it eats, how it behaves, and its conservation status.
A-Z Animals
A Z Animals: Animal Facts: Tapir (Tapirus)
This entry identifies the defining characteristics of the Taprius, more commonly known as the Tapir.
Denver Zoo
Denver Zoo: Malayan Tapir
The Denver Zoo provides an in-depth overview of the Malayan tapir highlighting its habitat, range, adaptations, diet, physical characteristics, and more.
San Diego Zoo Global
San Diego Zoo: Kids: Tapir
Colorful resource for learning fun facts about tapirs with photographs as well as information regarding their physical characteristics and unique features. Audio clip included.
Encyclopedia of Life
Encyclopedia of Life: Tapirs
The Encyclopedia of Life presents this in-depth overview of Tapirs (Tapirus), including their habitats, size, conservation status, and much more. Images of this genus and maps of its global distribution can also be found here.
Other
The Ultimate Ungulate Page: Order Perissodactyla
Good site that gives a description of the order, Perissodactyla and then provides links to numerous families.