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The marsupial tapir is speculated to have been an animal that lived in ancient Australia. It had a small trunk a little like that of the modern tapir (which is placental, not a marsupial), and a long tongue. It was believed to be herbivorous, feeding on woodland plants. ate plants in the open woodland, probably concentrating on their leaves. It was considered to be related to the extinct Diprotodon, meaning its cloclosest modern relatives are the wombat and koala.
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Is the palorchestes an Australian animal?
The palorchestes was a marsupial tapir of ancient times. It was endemic to Australia.
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
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
Who would win in a fight a Tapir or a Pig?
Tapir obviously
When was Mountain Tapir created?
Mountain Tapir was created in 1829.
