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A Baird's Tapir is a large, herbivorous mammal that is found in Central America and South America.

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Baird's Tapirs have a prehensile trunk that they use to grab leaves and other vegetation from the ground.

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Baird's Tapirs are very good swimmers and can even stay underwater for extended periods of time.

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Baird's Tapirs are classified as endangered species due to habitat loss and hunting. However, there are conservation efforts underway to help protect these animals.

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Endangered (EN)

IUCN Classification

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Geeky Facts about the Baird's Tapir

Fact 1

Baird’s tapirs almost haven't changed during the last 35 million years.

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In Belize, the Baird’s tapir is the national animal.

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Baird's tapir is the largest land mammal in Central and South America.

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