Brazilian tapir
Brazilian tapir
Guardian of the Amazonian wilderness
The Brazilian tapir can be recognized by the large, hard mane that extends from the forehead to the shoulders. They are also known for being strong swimmers, able to cross rivers and escape predators by entering the water.
They are mostly loners, shy, looking for food at night, while resting or hiding during the day
Characteristics
Order:
Perissodactyla
Family:
Tapiridae
Scientific name of the species:
Tapirus terrestris
Habitat:
Forest, savannah, bushes, wetland
Origin:
South America
Current trend:
Decrease
Number of individuals in the world:
Unknown
Lifetime:
25-30 years
*Source iucnredlist.org
The tapir in the ZOO on Palić is called Ištvan and was born on September 13, 2023. In March 2015, he came to our ZOO from Szeged and has been a happy resident ever since. When he arrived he was quite mischievous and disobedient, but over time it turned out that he actually lacked a little more love and attention that he received from our groomers.
He responds to his name, knows how to lie down or sit on command, and more than anything in the world he loves a long, thorough brushing and scratching, especially under the chin, as well as bathing in his little pond.
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