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Tapir  South American tapir,Tapirus terrestris Click/tap to enlarge

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The South American tapir, Brazilian tapir, lowland tapir or "anta", is one of four species in the tapir family, along with the mountain, the Malayan, and the Baird's tapirs. It is the second-largest land mammal in South America, after the Baird's tapir.

Similar species: Odd-toed Ungulates
Species identified by Graeme Ruck
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By Graeme Ruck

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Uploaded Oct 23, 2013. Captured Aug 30, 2012 11:09.
  • Canon EOS 1000D
  • f/5.6
  • 1/395s
  • ISO800
  • 300mm