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| Baird's Tapir Species: Tapirus bairdii Other names: Mountain Cow |
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| Tapirs are large brown or black mammals. Their throat and chest are often a lighter color. They can be from 5 1/2 to 6 1/2 feet in length. | |
| Tapirs are herbivores and eat leaves, twigs, grass, fruit and some seeds. | |
| They live in wet forest areas at all elevations and can be active both day and night. | |