Size varies between types, but most tapirs are about 2 m (61⁄2 ft) long, stand about 1 m (31⁄4 ft) high at the shoulder, and weigh between 150 and 300 kg (330 and 660 lb).

Dec 16, 2025 · The largest species, the Malayan tapir, can grow up to 8 ft 2 in long, while the smallest, the mountain tapir, typically reaches about 5 ft 11 in (1.7 m). Tapirs typically weigh …

Tapirs are a living fossil; they’be been around since the Eocene, having survived waves of extinction of other animals. They are South America’s largest native land mammal, with adults …

Weighing hundreds of pounds, the tapir is the largest land mammal in South America. They are often confused with pigs or small hippos, but they are actually more closely related to horses …

Jan 5, 2026 · Heavy-bodied and rather short-legged, tapirs are 1.3 to 2.5 metres (about 4 to 8 feet) long and reach about 1 metre at the shoulder. The eyes are small, the ears are short and …

Nov 25, 2025 · Length varies among the 5 species - Longest in Malayan tapir. Shortest in Brazilian tapir. Unique sagittal neck crest. Lips outlined in white. These pages are part of the …

Size varies between species, but most extant tapirs are about 2 meters (7 feet) long, stand about a meter (3 feet) high at the shoulder, and weigh between 150 and 300 kilograms (330 to 700 …

Their eyes and ears are small, and the body is teardrop shaped: tapered in the front and wider at the rear, designed to walk through thick vegetation. Male tapirs are slightly smaller than …

Tapirs have short, robust bodies and are about the size of a pony. Adult tapirs are around 84-110 cm (19-45 in.) at their shoulder and from 227-363 kg (500-800 lbs.).

Newborn tapirs have a dark brown coat, with small white spots and stripes along the body. The South American tapir can attain a body length of 1.8 to 2.5 m (5 ft 11 in to 8 ft 2 in) with a 5 to …