Lion Country Lowland Tapir (with Friends)

Photo by Sheryl Todd

January 13, 2008

This lowland tapir at Lion Country Safari near Miami, Florida, is happy hanging out with several species of larger birds. Tapirs not only tolerate, but usually seem to enjoy the company of other animals, find them entertaining, and have been known to miss them when separated.

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