It would be a loss- tantamount to the extinction of the dodo to loose the beloved enigmatic Andean Tapir. The Andean Tapir is South America’s homage to Elvis. It has the razor sharp cheekbones, the quiff, a fur coat that even a rapper would be proud of. Despite its striking features, which lets face it, deserve to be admired by millions, it’s a surprisingly reclusive animal. It is most comfortable in the company of a loyal mate but sometimes it manages to overcome its painfully shy feelings and socialize at salt lick hubs with other timid tapirs.
To date there are less than 2,500 Andean Tapirs in the wild, if you want to help save this wonderful beast you could donate at www.andeantapirfund.com or for the bigger picture see www.iucnredlist.org/apps/redlist/details/21473/0
Saturday 2 January 2010
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