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Their trunk is prehensile and they use it as a snorcal, they are good swimmers and like to swim but can also sink and walk along the bottom of a river.
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Can a tapir swim?
yes, Their trunk is prehensile and they use it as a snorcal. They are good swimmers and like to swim but can also sink and walk along the bottom of a river.
How did the tapir get its name?
The 'Baird's' part of the name Baird's tapir comes from Baird. The 'tapir' element is derived from the word tapir, because it is a tapir.
Who discovered the first Baird tapir?
The 'Baird's' part of the name Baird's tapir comes from Baird. The 'tapir' element is derived from the word tapir, because it is a tapir.
How do you say tapir in Spanish?
Tapir
What are the types of tapir?
brazilian tapir
How does tapir behave?
Tapirs often lie around near or swim in bodies of water. They are normally nocturnal, so they spend most of the night foraging for food.
What is the scientific name for the Tapir?
There are four tapir species, and their latin names are as follows: * Baird's Tapir, Tapirus bairdii * Malayan Tapir, Tapirus indicus * Mountain Tapir, Tapirus pinchaque * Brazilian Tapir (also called Lowland Tapir), Tapirus terrestris But different species can actually breed with each other in zoos etc. to produce hybrids. The baby hybrids are then called whatever the zoo staff want to call them.
Does the tapir exist?
yes a tapir does exist
What is a male tapir called?
malayan tapir
What is a Baird's tapir?
A Baird's tapir is a species of tapir, Latin name Tapirus bairdii, native to Central America.
What kingdom does a tapir belong to?
the tapir belong to the animal kingdom
Who would win in a fight a Tapir or a Pig?
Tapir obviously
