Houston Zoo guests are now able to see the "mini-zoomies" of the zoo's newest baby, a Baird’s tapir born in late July.

Baird’s tapirs are an ancient group of animals known as "Living Fossils." They are related to the primitive horse and ...

In this Central American paradise, you can see tapirs and sloths, surf the Caribbean or Pacific, and dance to calypso music—all without joining the tourist masses.

Beyond the well-known tiger, the animal kingdom boasts a diverse array of creatures starting with 'T.' From the tapirs of South American rainforests to the tiny tarsiers of Southeast Asia, the list ...

We’ve all seen elephants using their trunks to play at zoos or on videos online, but have you ever seen a tapir’s trunk? Tapirs are animals native to Central America, South America, and ...

Tapirs use their trunks for many different reasons! The versatility of the appendage helps tapirs survive by assisting with foraging and defense. Their flexibility helps to grasp objects ...

Midway through your meal at Mumbai’s Masque restaurant, a plate of black rice pasta makes an appearance—a reimagined version of farra from Chhattisgarh. But you ...

With their stocky build, trunk-like snout, and ancient lineage, tapirs look like they’ve walked straight out of the Ice Age - and in many ways, they have. In this video, we take a closer look at ...

The Hattiesburg Zoo is offering new close-up animal experiences with limited tickets available each week. Experiences include anteater feeding, a South American yard visit, giraffe encounters and ...

Discover fascinating animals in South America, from the largest rodent to the apex predator. Explore unique South American animals and their habitats in this must-read South American animal list.

They tend to be friends with other individuals with shared interests, as seen by their tendency to hang out with other ...