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The Malayan tapir

Tapirus indicus

Description:

The Malayan tapir (Tapirus indicus), also called the Asian tapir, is the largest of the four species of tapir and the only one native to Asia.[2] The scientific name refers to the East Indies, the species' natural habitat. In the Malay language, the tapir is commonly referred to as cipan, tenuk or badak tampong. -Wikipedia

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Miami, Florida, USA

Spotted on Jun 12, 2012
Submitted on Jun 15, 2013

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