LOWLAND TAPIR
Tapirus terrestris
It is the biggest mammal in South America !
WEIGHT : 225 to 300 kg
FOOD : Leaves and fruits
THREATS : Deforestation, poaching (meat).
ECO-GESTURE : Let’s verify the origin and certification of the wood we use by checking the FSC and PEFC logos.
MORE INFO :
Family : Tapiridae
Gestation : 13 months
Habits : solitary
Litter : 1 baby
Longevity : 30 years
CITES : Appendix IIB
