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Brazilian Tapir information
Name
Brazilian Tapir (Tapirus terrestris)
Status
Least Concern
Location
From Colombia and Venezuela to North Argentina
Habitat
Woodland or dense grassland near water
Food
Water plants, fruit, buds
Size
1.8-2.5m (6-8.25ft);180-320kg (396-704lb)
Maturity
3-4 years
Breeding
1 or 2 young born at start of rainy season
Lifespan
35 years
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