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Video of Baby Tapir Teaching Herself How to 'Eat' With a Sweet Potato Slice Is Magically Precious

Ever since Ume the Malayan tapir was born at the Point Defiance Zoo and Aquarium in Tacoma, Washington, last month, the baby ...
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Tapirs: Up close with a species under threat of extinction

Experience the gentle and unique world of the tapir with this intimate close-up video. The footage focuses on the animal's face, highlighting its most distinctive feature: the short, prehensile trunk, ...
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This fuzzy rare creature is uplifting viewers with her ‘cute antics,’ WA video shows

A “fuzzy watermelon”-looking animal in Washington is winning over the hearts of people on social media. Ume is a white striped and speckled Malayan tapir calf that was born Feb. 2 at the Point ...
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This rare Malayan tapir in Tacoma is raising a social media star

Ume, a rare Malayan tapir, just turned 1 month old at Tacoma’s Point Defiance Zoo and Aquarium. With her giant eyes and bright spots, Ume has blown up online as a social media star. Hopefully you've ...
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Why Tapirs Raise Their Trunks

Tapirs use their trunks for many different reasons! The versatility of the appendage helps tapirs survive by assisting with foraging and defense. Their flexibility helps to grasp objects, improving ...