Educational resources on Brazilian Tapir

Brazilian Tapir or Tapirus terrestris is listed on the IUCN Red list (1996) as Vulnerable due to A2cd+3cd+4cd. IUCN Profile of the Brazilian Tapir

Academic web links for the Brazilian Tapir.

ADW: Tapirus terrestris: Information
During the daylight hours, the Brazilian tapir remains hidden in forests and thick brush. At night this animal emerges to feed in grassland or scrubland.
animaldiversity.ummz.umich.edu/site/accounts/information/Tapirus_terrestris.html

Brazilian Tapir (Tapirus terrestris)
Brazilian Tapir. Tapirus terrestris. Brazilian tapirs are difficult to distinguish from their close relatives, Baird's tapirs. The above picture was taken at Melbourne zoo, in May
www.cogsci.indiana.edu/farg/harry/bio/zoo/tapirbrz.htm

ADW: Tapirus terrestris: Pictures
Brazilian tapir Tapirus terrestris: Brazilian tapir Tapirus terrestris: Brazilian tapir Tapirus terrestris : Brazilian tapir Tapirus terrestris: Brazilian tapir
animaldiversity.ummz.umich.edu/site/accounts/pictures/Tapirus_terrestris.html

ADW: Tapiridae: Specimens
Malayan tapir Tapirus indicus: Malayan tapir Tapirus indicus: Malayan tapir Tapirus indicus : Brazilian tapir Tapirus terrestris: Brazilian tapir Tapirus terrestris
animaldiversity.ummz.umich.edu/site/accounts/specimens/Tapiridae.html

ADW: Tapirus terrestris: Specimens
Brazilian tapir Tapirus terrestris: Brazilian tapir Tapirus terrestris: Brazilian tapir Tapirus terrestris : Brazilian tapir Tapirus terrestris: Brazilian tapir
animaldiversity.ummz.umich.edu/site/accounts/specimens/Tapirus_terrestris.html

ADW: Tapirus: Specimens
Malayan tapir Tapirus indicus: Malayan tapir Tapirus indicus: Malayan tapir Tapirus indicus : Brazilian tapir Tapirus terrestris: Brazilian tapir Tapirus terrestris
animaldiversity.ummz.umich.edu/site/accounts/specimens/Tapirus.html

ADW: Tapirus_terrestris_juv.jpg
Tapirus terrestris (Brazilian tapir) ... Juvenile South American tapir
animaldiversity.ummz.umich.edu/site/resources/Grzimek_mammals/Tapiridae/Tapirus_terrestri...

Tapir and Tamerin
The Man-eating Tapir? By: Joseph Wells. The Brazilian tapir is the largest terrestrial animal in the Peruvian rainforest. It is the smallest type of tapir and lives in the forests
www.samford.edu/schools/artsci/biology/peru03/animals/nancy/tapirpage.html

The Understory
Interesting Facts: The Brazilian tapir is about 3 feet tall but it can weigh up to 600 pounds. It has a bulky body, short legs, and a prickly coat.
www.uvm.edu/~inquiryb/webquest/sp04/maschal/Brittany3.htm

ADW: Tapiridae: Pictures
Brazilian tapir Tapirus terrestris : Brazilian tapir Tapirus terrestris: Brazilian tapir Tapirus terrestris: Brazilian tapir Tapirus terrestris : Brazilian tapir
animaldiversity.ummz.umich.edu/site/accounts/pictures/Tapiridae.html