It’s the order of mammals that includes rhinos (three toes), horses (one hoofed toe), and tapirs (three toes in back and four toes in front). Extra toes are an evolutionary advantage that helps ...

Ume is a white striped and speckled Malayan tapir calf that was born Feb. 2 at the Point Defiance Zoo & Aquarium in Tacoma. Her name means plum blossom and apricot in Japanese. Since then she has ...

These tapir coloring pages are great for younger kids as well as older kids. You can use any of your favorite coloring ...

With their drooping noses, rotund bodies and vegetarian diets, tapirs are quite a sight. These elusive hoofed mammals are widely considered to be calm and gentle, naturally inclined to run and ...

“Malayan tapirs are endangered ... Read: Hot Summer Days Are A Time For Cool Fun For ZooTampa Animals The species is listed as endangered by the International Union for Conservation of Nature.