Why Tapirs Love Spending So Much Time Underwater

How adorable is Malayan tapir calf Pertama 😍 Tapirs are excellent swimmers and love to cool off in the water! Pertama isn't quite big enough for the pool on habitat so he is practicing in a water dish. | Ellen Trout Zoo [official]

1.7M views · 649 shares | After escaping a conservation center, this tapir needed a lot of help from humans when it got trapped in a pond. | National Geographic | Facebook

65K views · 159 reactions | It’s World Tapir Day! While tapirs can be found in many regions in the world, including Southeast Asia, all tapir populations are in fact facing endangerment. Find out what makes this creature unique and how protecting them helps to reduce biodiversity loss. | MSIG | Facebook

Happy World Tapir Day! 🫶 Tapir populations are unfortunately in decline. To help we are thrilled to support The Lowland Tapir Conservation Initiative, a charity committed helping these unique animals and their habitats 💚 Let's celebrate these remarkable creatures and help safeguard their future! 🫶 #worldtapirday #conservation #tapir #cuteanimals #animallover | Manor House Wildlife Park