World Tapir Day is observed every year on 27 April where the reality of this species emerges. Only four tapir species still ...

The Denver Zoo Conservation Alliance took to social media to confirm the loss of two of its endangered Malayan tapirs and the cause of their deaths. According to the zoo, an internal review revealed ...

The tapir is one of evolution’s quieter success stories — an ancient, oddly proportioned mammal that has changed very little ...

Visitors to the San Diego Zoo are getting their first glimpse of a newborn, endangered tapir. The zoo announced the birth of the Baird's tapir calf on Tuesday, although it was born two weeks ago. The ...

An endangered baby animal that looks like a “walking watermelon” has spent months with her mom learning new skills at a Washington zoo. Now, the public will finally get a chance to see her in person.

The Point Defiance Zoo & Aquarium welcomed enthusiastic crowds Friday as Ume, a three-month-old Malayan tapir calf, made her highly anticipated public debut. “We wanted to come specifically to see the ...

By Naina Rao Described as “gardeners of the forest,” tapirs help maintain healthy ecosystems by dispersing seeds and ...

Once roaming since the Eocene, tapirs are now rare and endangered — but recent sightings, including in Singapore, offer a ...