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As a researcher who has spent most of his professional life studying the tapir, I find it saddening that the contribution of the Asian tapir is so under-appreciated even in this age of environmental awareness. It is a little known fact that the Asian tapir provides excellent and nourishing meat, and its hide can be crafted into attractive leather products. There is almost no part of the Asian tapir that can not be put to good use if a little imagination is employed. One of my most treasured possessions is a decorative ashtray made from a tapir skull.
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Where are tapirs located?
The Malayan tapir (Tapirus indicus), also called the Asian tapir, is the largest of the four species of tapirand the only one native to Asia.The Baird's tapir lives in Mexico and Central America, and has been found in the northernmost areas of ColombiaThe lowland (often called Brazilian) tapir lives in the rain forests of South AmericaThe mountain tapir lives in the high cloud forests and paramos of the northern Andes of Colombia and Ecuador.
Where is the Malayan Tapir located?
The Malayan Tapir is called the Asian Tapir. That gives a clue to there location. It is native to Asia, and is the largest of all the Tapir species. It has an odd Panda look about it, from the black and white markings, or the white saddle across it's back, while the rest of it's hair is black. It is listed as "endangered" according to the IUCN Red List. For more details, please see sites listed below.
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.
How do you say tapir in Spanish?
Tapir
What are the types of tapir?
brazilian 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
Where is the tapirs location?
The Malayan Tapir is called the Asian Tapir. That gives a clue to there location. It is native to Asia, and is the largest of all the Tapir species. It has an odd Panda look about it, from the black and white markings, or the white saddle across it's back, while the rest of it's hair is black. It is listed as "endangered" according to the IUCN Red List. For more details, please see sites listed below.
What is a Baird's tapir?
A Baird's tapir is a species of tapir, Latin name Tapirus bairdii, native to Central America.
Can a tapir live in a rainforest?
yes it can. a tapir can live in a rainforest
