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Malayan Tapir head closeup Captured in the Antwerp zoo. As bulky as they seem, these creatures are almost impossible to spot in the wild. They are mostly active at night around water pools yet are generally very nervous. Antwerpen,Malayan Tapir,Tapirus indicus Click/tap to enlarge Promoted

Malayan Tapir head closeup

Captured in the Antwerp zoo. As bulky as they seem, these creatures are almost impossible to spot in the wild. They are mostly active at night around water pools yet are generally very nervous.

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The Malayan Tapir

The Malayan tapir, also called the Asian tapir, is the largest of the five species of tapir and the only one native to Asia. The scientific name refers to the East Indies, the species' natural habitat.

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Similar species: Odd-toed Ungulates
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By Ferdy Christant

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Uploaded Jun 2, 2013. Captured Apr 27, 2013 13:19.
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  • NIKON D7000
  • f/5.6
  • 1/400s
  • ISO640
  • 270mm