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| Kingdom | : | Animalia |
| Phylum | : | Chordata |
| Class | : | Mammalia |
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| Order | : | Perissodactyla |
| Family | : | Tapiridae |
| Genus | : | Tapirus |
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| Scientific Name | : | Tapirus |
| Type | : | Mammal |
| Diet | : | Herbivore |
| Size | : | 100-150cm (39-59in) |
| Weight | : | 150-300kg (330-700lbs) |
| Top Speed | : | 48km/h (30mph) |
| Life Span | : | 20-25 years |
| Lifestyle | : | Solitary |
| Conservation Status | : | Endangered |
| Colour | : | White, Black, Brown, Grey |
| Skin Type | : | Hair |
| Favourite Food | : | Leaves |
| Habitat | : | Lowland, moist forests |
| Average Litter Size | : | 1 |
| Main Prey | : | Leaves, Grass, Buds, Twigs, Fruit |
| Predators | : | Human, Wild Cats, Crocodile |
| Special Features | : | Long, flexible snout and hump on the shoulders |