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Tapirs need, in decreasing order of urgency:
1. air (it's actually only the oxygen in the air that they need)
2. water
3. food
4. a suitable environment to live in
5. each other (to reproduce)
That's pretty much it, really. The only reason they're having any problems at all surviving is that, through no fault of their own, they are having to share a planet with a ruthlessly exploitative master-species (you and me) that multiplies like a virus and destroys everything that gets in the way (including the innocent tapirs).
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∙ 13y ago
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∙ 9y agoLike all animals, they need oxygen, water, and food, and to eliminate waste. Tapir need air for oxygen, and they need to drink water. They eat a variety of plants for food. These plants live in the tropical rainforest, so tapir need the rainforest.
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∙ 6y agosame as a human would, only tapirs are made for the wild so naturally keeping out of harms way they'll be fine!
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∙ 14y agothey eat, drink, and breath
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How did the tapir get its name?
The 'Baird's' part of the name Baird's tapir comes from Baird. The 'tapir' element is derived from the word tapir, because it is a tapir.
Who discovered the first Baird tapir?
The 'Baird's' part of the name Baird's tapir comes from Baird. The 'tapir' element is derived from the word tapir, because it is a tapir.
What helps a tapir live in the forest?
Tapirs are greatly assisted by having legs, as this enables them to move around the forest at will and run away when threatened. Without legs, a tapir would be unlikely to survive for more than a couple of days in the wild.
What are the types of tapir?
brazilian tapir
How do you say tapir in Spanish?
Tapir
What is the scientific name for the Tapir?
There are four tapir species, and their latin names are as follows: * Baird's Tapir, Tapirus bairdii * Malayan Tapir, Tapirus indicus * Mountain Tapir, Tapirus pinchaque * Brazilian Tapir (also called Lowland Tapir), Tapirus terrestris But different species can actually breed with each other in zoos etc. to produce hybrids. The baby hybrids are then called whatever the zoo staff want to call them.
Does the tapir exist?
yes a tapir does exist
What is a male tapir called?
malayan tapir
What is a Baird's tapir?
A Baird's tapir is a species of tapir, Latin name Tapirus bairdii, native to Central America.
What kingdom does a tapir belong to?
the tapir belong to the animal kingdom
Who would win in a fight a Tapir or a Pig?
Tapir obviously
When was Baird's Tapir created?
Baird's Tapir was created in 1865.
