An Indigenous-led citizen conservation project in the community of Musuiuiai in Putumayo, Colombia, aims to obtain data on the lowland tapir’s presence and understand the environmental factors ...

The density of Brazilian tapirs (Tapirus terrestris) was studied in the northeastern part of the Pantanal wetlands of Brazil using two simultaneous and independent methods: (1) systematic camera ...

Lowland tapir populations in the Atlantic Forest in South America are at risk of almost complete disappearance, scientists have estimated. The main long-term threat to their well-being is population ...

A species of tapir living in South America is at risk of almost complete extinction, scientists warn. Researchers have found the biggest threat to the animals is population isolation caused by ...

If you liked this story, share it with other people. The past few years there has been a dedicated lobbying/promotional campaign among local amateur naturalists, professional conservationists, and ...

Lowland tapir populations in the Atlantic Forest in South America are at risk of almost complete disappearance, scientists have estimated. Weighing up to 250 kg, the animal can adapt to most habitats ...