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 ...

On September 16th, after a gestation of approximately 13 months, an endangered Malayan tapir was born at Zoo Miami! This is ...

A furry newborn critter made an adorable debut at Zoo Miami.A Malayan tapir was born Monday at the zoo, located<a ...

The zoo announced that a neonatal exam revealed the newborn is "successfully nursing" and "healthy and thriving." Native to ...

She had a stillborn calf in 2022 and the father, Kazu, a 12-year-old tapir from Point Defiance Zoo, is also a first-time ...

Dog Attacks on Mountain Tapirs Highlight a Growing Threat to Endangered Wildlife Apr. 17, 2024 — Researchers who captured footage of dog attacks on endangered mountain tapirs in Colombia are ...

These incredible wildlife-rich destinations in Latin America will have you spotting jaguars, giant tortoises, capybaras, and ...

The zoo says 9-year-old Yuna is about 10 to 12 months pregnant with partner Baku’s calf. It's their second one together.

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 ...

Staff at the Point Defiance Zoo and Aquarium in Tacoma are getting ready for a new baby. Yuna, a 9-year-old Malayan tapir, is ...

TWO jaguar cubs, their small bodies reduced to charcoal, perished in the inferno. Tapirs, their paws raw and bloodied, were ...

YOU probably won’t be surprised to hear that all the staff at the Lake District Park are animal lovers! Working with animals has been scientifically proven to be good for mental health and well ...