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Malayan Tapir

Tapirus indicus

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Smith Zoo
Smith Zoo 11 years ago

The world's biggest tapir is found in the Old World—Southeast Asia. The black-and-white Malay tapir can grow to 800 pounds (363 kilograms). It inhabits the forests and swamps of Malaysia and Sumatra. Happy World Tapir Day 2013!

FranklinWood
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FranklinWood

Omaha, Nebraska, USA

Spotted on Mar 6, 2012
Submitted on Mar 6, 2012

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