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Related: About this forumBirth of wild tapir offers hope for Brazil's endangered ecosystem
Jonathan Watts Global environment editor
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Wed 18 Mar 2020 02.00 EDT
Hopes for a recovery of Brazils most endangered ecosystem have been given a boost by the first birth of a wild tapir in Rio de Janeiros Atlantic Forest for more than a century.
Scientists said video clips of the baby tapir proved the initial success of a re-introduction strategy for the threatened mammal, which is often described as a forest gardener because it plays a vital role in the dispersal of seeds.
The images of the pig-like calf with a characteristic prehensile snout were captured by a camera trap in the Guapiaçu Ecological Reserve and released in Brazilian media outlets.
Researchers believed the calf was born in January and a second may be on its way because another adult female appears to be pregnant.
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https://www.theguardian.com/world/2020/mar/18/birth-of-wild-tapir-offers-hope-for-brazils-endangered-ecosystem
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Birth of wild tapir offers hope for Brazil's endangered ecosystem (Original Post)
Judi Lynn
Mar 2020
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Judi Lynn
(160,217 posts)1. Pictures of baby tapirs:
So dangerous when they charge!
littlemissmartypants
(22,418 posts)2. What a lovely post. Thanks Judi Lynn. ❤
They are so cute but they get big. A fascinating and beautiful animal. Thanks again for sharing!
Judi Lynn
(160,217 posts)3. I didn't know they were so amazing as babies 'til I looked for their pictures! Thank you, LMSP! ❤️️