Zoology of the ZooPl. XLVI
Malayan tapir
Tapirus indicus
Mammalia · Perissodactyla · Tapiridae
Fig. 1. Malayan tapir
Fig. 2. Range
| Length or height | Body length about 1.8-2.5 m |
|---|---|
| Weight | About 250-320 kg |
| Food | Leaves and fruit |
| Lifespan | About 30 years |
| Society | Solitary |
| Habitat | tropical rainforest |
| Range | Asia |
| Wild or tame | Wild |
Black and white coloring breaks up its shape in moonlit forest. Related to horses and rhinos.
Observe: Watch the short trunk-like snout.