It hasn’t changed since the Ice Age—and now it’s vanishing.
The tapir, native to South America, may look like a pig, but it’s actually a cousin of the horse.
Its short, flexible trunk isn’t as powerful as an elephant’s, but it’s strong enough to grab food and bend underwater.
Thanks to a special valve-like nose structure, tapirs can hold their breath and explore rivers with ease.
And they love water just as much as dry land.
Baby tapirs are born with stripes and spots, which fade as they grow.
Despite their prehistoric roots, they’re playful, gentle, and love attention—just like dogs.
Ancient, strange, and way too pure for this world.
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The tapir, native to South America, may look like a pig, but it’s actually a cousin of the horse.
Its short, flexible trunk isn’t as powerful as an elephant’s, but it’s strong enough to grab food and bend underwater.
Thanks to a special valve-like nose structure, tapirs can hold their breath and explore rivers with ease.
And they love water just as much as dry land.
Baby tapirs are born with stripes and spots, which fade as they grow.
Despite their prehistoric roots, they’re playful, gentle, and love attention—just like dogs.
Ancient, strange, and way too pure for this world.
#shorts #facts #animals #animalfacts #documentary #tapir
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