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South American tapir, Zie-Zoo, Netherlands Sunbathing near a pond in this zoo. This is a large, nocturnal vegetarian. The female carries for a whopping 335-439 days to deliver a single young. It's a good swimmer and prefers water rich habitats, both to feed and to escape danger. Europe,Netherlands,South American tapir,Tapirus terrestris,Volkel,World,Zie-Zoo,Zoo Click/tap to enlarge Promoted

South American tapir, Zie-Zoo, Netherlands

Sunbathing near a pond in this zoo. This is a large, nocturnal vegetarian. The female carries for a whopping 335-439 days to deliver a single young. It's a good swimmer and prefers water rich habitats, both to feed and to escape danger.

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    Christine Young
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    That face <3! Posted 7 years ago
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    SO cute! Posted 7 years ago

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The South American tapir

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.

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Similar species: Odd-toed Ungulates
Species identified by Ferdy Christant
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By Ferdy Christant

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Uploaded Jun 19, 2018. Captured May 6, 2018 14:27.
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  • NIKON D850
  • f/5.6
  • 1/800s
  • ISO125
  • 360mm