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15 Cool Facts About Tapirs — Plus Photo Gallery!

Lowland tapir profile image for facts about tapirs

Three of the four species of tapir are endangered. The threats facing tapirs include hunting for meat and skin, fragmentation of habitat, and encroachment into protected areas by farmers and illegal logging.

To help raise awareness about tapirs, here is a compilation of 15 cool facts about these special herbivores - with photos! Enjoy!

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