Troy James BRAZILIAN TAPIR (TAPIRUS TERRESTRIS).  Brazilian (or South American) Tapirs are found in South American tropical forests and swamps.  Brazilian.

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Troy James BRAZILIAN TAPIR (TAPIRUS TERRESTRIS)

 Brazilian (or South American) Tapirs are found in South American tropical forests and swamps.  Brazilian Tapirs can be 3-4 feet tall, and up to 6 feet long  They eat fruits and other plants  Usually eat at night DESCRIPTION

 They reproduce almost every year, with 1 or 2 babies each year  It takes about 2-3 years for them to mature enough to reproduce  Usually travel in packs of two during mating season  Typically docile, but can be aggressive during mating season DESCRIPTION (CONTINUED)

 It is justified as being endangered from habitat loss and increased hunting  It has been on and off the endangered list for years, also being considered vulnerable  Was first put on endangered list in 1986 WHY IS IT ENDANGERED?

 Conservation teams have been working to save the tapirs from going extinct ENDANGERED (CONTINUED)

 1. When did the Brazilian Tapir start being considered endangered?  2. What kind of diet does the Brazilian Tapir stick to?  3. How big can the Brazilian Tapir get?  4. How old does the Brazilian Tapir have to be to reproduce?  5. How many offspring does the Brazilian Tapir usually have? FIVE QUESTION QUIZ

  2. Fruits and other plants  feet tall and 6 feet long  years  ANSWERS

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