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Baird's Tapir

Tapirus bairdii

Photo by pamsai
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17.35, -88.55

Field Notes

Description:

The tapir, known as the "mountain cow " in Belize, are solitary forest dwellers, active mostly at night as they forage along river banks and forest clearings.

Habitat:

The Belize Zoo

Reference Links:

Tapir - The Belize Zoo

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PublishedJanuary 23, 2016

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