Troy James
BRAZILIAN TAPIR(TAPIRUS
TERRESTRIS)
Brazilian (or South American) Tapirs are found in South American tropical forests and swamps.
Brazilian Tapirs can be 3-4 feet tall, and up to 6 feet long
They eat fruits and other plants Usually eat at night
DESCRIPTION
They reproduce almost every year, with 1 or 2 babies each year
It takes about 2-3 years for them to mature enough to reproduce Usually travel in packs of
two during mating season
Typically docile, but can be aggressive during mating season
DESCRIPTION (CONTINUED)
It is justified as being endangered from habitat loss and increased hunting
It has been on and off the endangered list for years, also being considered vulnerable
Was first put on endangered list in 1986
WHY IS IT ENDANGERED?
Conservation teams have been working to save the tapirs from going extinct
ENDANGERED (CONTINUED)
1. When did the Brazilian Tapir start being considered endangered?
2. What kind of diet does the Brazilian Tapir stick to?
3. How big can the Brazilian Tapir get?4. How old does the Brazilian Tapir have
to be to reproduce?5. How many offspring does the
Brazilian Tapir usually have?
FIVE QUESTION QUIZ
1. 19862. Fruits and other plants3. 3-4 feet tall and 6 feet long4. 2-3 years5. 1-2
ANSWERS
http://animaldiversity.ummz.umich.edu/accounts/Tapirus_terrestris/
http://www.iucnredlist.org/details/21472/0http://tapirconservation.org.br/about-us/
WORK CITED
http://animalfactguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/worldmap_braziliantapir.png
https://farm7.staticfl ickr.com/6078/6079882147_43d1dbded1.jpg
http://tapirconservation.org.br/photo-gallery/#
PICTURES CITED