Gallery description : forests pictures
Tapirs are mammals that lead a solitary life. Sometimes tapirs are called tapirus, this is a scientific name for the animal. Interesting fact is that this mammals can run 48km/h (30mph). 20-25 years is a usual life span for the mammal. The weight of tapirus is 150-300kg (330-700lbs). 100-150cm (39-59in) is a size of a tapir.
Facts about tapirs
| Name | Tapir |
| Type | Mammal |
| Habitat | Lowland, moist forests |
| Lifestyle | Solitary |
| Weight | 150-300kg (330-700lbs) |
| Genus | Tapirus |
| Order | Perissodactyla |
| Skin Type | Hair |
| Colour | White, black, brown, grey |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Predators | Human, wild cats, crocodile |
| Main Prey | Leaves, grass, buds, twigs, fruit |
| Family | Tapiridae |
| Class | Mammalia |
| Top Speed | 48km/h (30mph) |
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Scientific Name | Tapirus |
| Size | 100-150cm (39-59in) |
| Conservation Status | Endangered |
| Diet | Herbivore |
| Average Litter Size | 1 |
| Life Span | 20-25 years |
Image Details
| Description | Forests pictures. Description Poland. Gmina Jedwabno. Forests 016.JPG |
| Width | 1216 pixels |
| Heigh | 864 pixels |
| File type | JPG |
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