(CBS) - Ah, the majestic tapir. These unusual creatures are misunderstood, underappreciated and "really, really weird" looking. Take a moment to learn more about tapirs in this educational video from ...

Ever since Ume the Malayan tapir was born at the Point Defiance Zoo and Aquarium in Tacoma, Washington, last month, the baby animal-loving side of the internet (and let's be honest, that's everybody) ...

If you're looking for something that will make you smile, this sweet video that Miller Zoo shared introducing the world to their newest family member will do it. Meet Rosie, an adorable baby tapir ...

The tapir is an unusual animal with a long history. It’s hard to miss, thanks to its stocky body and distinctive trunk-like snout. Even though tapirs live on land, your best bet for finding one is to ...

If you liked this story, share it with other people. Baby Baku was born on 19 May at the RZSS Edinburgh Zoo. A video shows Baku trying to play with his father, Mowgli. Baku’s juvenile spots and ...

Video by@futten78 Mom #tapir and her #baby ❤️😍 ...

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 ...

Camera traps bring you closer to the secretive natural world and are an important conservation tool to study wildlife. This week we’re meeting one of the largest mammals in South America: the lowland ...

With their drooping noses, rotund bodies and vegetarian diets, tapirs are quite a sight. These elusive hoofed mammals are widely considered to be calm and gentle, naturally inclined to run and hide ...