brazilian tapir (tapirus terrestris) in South American tapirs inhabit dense tropical rainforests near water sources, such as rivers and swamps.
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tapirus terrestrisESA Categories -mammals

  • National Parks/ Sanctuaries

    -

  • Common Names

    brazilian tapir, south american tapir, lowland tapir

  • Regions

    ArgentinaBoliviaColombia

  • Population

    Approximately 13,000 individuals

  • Habitat

    South American tapirs inhabit dense tropical rainforests near water sources, such as rivers and swamps.

  • Weight(in lbs) and Life Span

    550, and 25

Regions

Argentina, Bolivia, Colombia, Brazil, Ecuador, Guyana, Peru, Suriname, Venezuela

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