The female Malayan tapir calf Umi was born May 6 to mother Rinny and father Benny. “Umi remained away from public view until she learned how to swim and was comfortable to venture outside,” zoo ...

Water is the source of life. I need it. You need it. The plants and animals of Costa Rica’s lush landscapes need it. When tasked with documenting as many species as possible with my camera traps, I ...

The tapir is an unusual animal with a long history. It's hard to miss, thanks to its stocky body and distinctive trunk-like snout. Even though tapirs live on land, your best bet for finding one is to ...

World Tapir Day 2026 is celebrated every year on 27 April. (Image: Canva) World Tapir Day is observed on April 27 to raise tapir awareness Only four tapir species remain, all threatened by habitat ...

Tapirs have a long, flexible, prehensile snout which is perfect to grab leaves and branches. Sometimes, they even use their mini-trunks as a snorkel when swimming. Watch the video to learn more about ...

The Point Defiance Zoo & Aquarium welcomed enthusiastic crowds Friday as Ume, a three-month-old Malayan tapir calf, made her highly anticipated public debut. “We wanted to come specifically to see the ...