Spanish Name: El Tapir

Size:I'ts about 3ft high and 6ft long 

Life span: They live about 30 years

Predators: Jaguar, Leopards, Tigers, Crocodiles, Anaconda, and in some areas humans hunt them for food or for sport. 
 
 

• Adaptations: 
• If the tapir is in danger he would adapt it's mouth by showing it's powerfull jaws and by bitting the predator it would scare it away. 
• Also, when it need a safe place to scape the tapirs have adapted legs and body that allow them to go in the water. 
• The tapir's nose is long because it's adapted so that he can have a good smelling sence. 
• The tapirs adaptations have helped the tapir survive in the dangerous enviorment.

• It lives in the peruvian jungle and marshly. 
• They are black, darck brown, and redish. 
• They have a lighter color on their face skin. 
• They spend most of their water and mud. 
• They are really shy and usually live alone or in pairs. 
• A female tapir breeds each ear.
• The tapirs love salt. 
• It has a very short tail that is about 2-4 inches long.
• It weighs from about 500 to 700 lb. 
• The eyes are very small and the ears are oval shapped. 
• When the tapirs are in danger or in pain they would make loud calls made by the tounge and palate. 
• They can attack people. 

 Bibliography:  (go to MLA site)
1. Animal life Facts" http://www.bristolzoo.org.uk/images/animal%20fact/Tapir.pdf 26 Mar. 2003 <MLA> 
2. "Tapir." International Wildlife Encyclopedia. 1994 ed.
 3. "Defense Adaptations" http://members.tripod.com/~BNewcomer/environment/tapir/tapirreference4.html 26 Mar. 2003 <>

Reaserchers: Karina E. and Mateo O.