Since the presence of human researchers can disrupt or scare wildlife, trail cameras can catch nature at its uninterrupted ...

Scientists captured footage of not just one but three tapirs roaming through Cunhambebe State Park, a major milestone for conservation efforts in Brazil’s Costa Verde region. This unexpected ...

After 10 years of monitoring these elusive animals, researchers thought they knew what to expect — but not anymore.

Perak Perhilitan also collaborates with several non-governmental organisations (NGOs) to raise public awareness about ...

For this reason, Louis said, tapirs should be deemed a high conservation value (HCV) species, as they helped sustain biodiversity. HCV is a concept in forestry studies that denotes species of ...

Malayan tapirs are solitary ... National Park Wildlife officials described the sighting as a positive sign for conservation efforts and an example of the value of routine patrols.

“It changed our perception of tapirs’ behaviour,” Reyna-Hurtado said. “The information is also very valuable for conservation purposes.” Researchers noted the “unusual,” aggressive ...

according to a study published March 13 in the peer-reviewed journal Neotropical Biology and Conservation. “For 10 years we have recorded many tapirs visiting ponds at night, walking and ...