Spotlight on the Tapir! It's amazing to me how many people have never heard of the Tapir. There's nothing like referring to a tapir in conversation only to have it come to a screeching halt because someone asks you what a tapir is. Without a doubt the tapir is the ugliest of all creatures. The elephant man of animals. Share these facts with friends today about the tapir:
- They are pig-like creatures.
- Their closest relatives are horses and rhinos.
- There are 4 different types.
- They live in South America, Central America and Southeast Asia.
- If you don't watch out....oh they'll get you.
For all things Tapir, check out TapirBlog . The tapir blog has a GREAT picture of a tapir approaching an orangutan in a swimming pool and the orangutan looks like he's about to get bitten my a shark. I'm not sure if the tapir is that dangerous or if the orangutan is just a big baby. Either way, see the hysterical here.
So now you know. Pass it on.
Ok, not ugly at all! Paco is cute as a button... a button with a big proboscis.
ReplyDeleteI agree - tapirs are gorgeous. Paco's not at all dangerous - at least, not in the photo. I don't think orangutans like getting their heads wet.
ReplyDeleteTapirs generally fall over when tickled - my local Brazilian Tapirs collapse in delight when tickled.
That reminds me that I need to buy another huge feather. Thanks.
ReplyDeleteCan we throw hippos in that "closest relatives" category? I read once that hippos were the closest relatives of horses. Hmmmm.
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