Keepers say they are "thrilled" by the arrival of the little one, which was born covered in unique white spots and stripes.

A rare and endangered baby animal that looks like a “fuzzy watermelon” has a new name, and it’s also a fruit, a Washington ...

And if you thought baby tapirs were just miniature versions of their parents, think again. The zoo describes this cutie as a "fuzzy, walking watermelon" — thanks to its dark, velvety coat sprinkled ...

Point Defiance Zoo recently welcomed a rare and endangered Malayan tapir calf. Her name is Ume ... Staff say mom and baby are thriving behind the scenes and they can’t wait to share updates ...