OtterKnow Kids EncyclopediaThe tapir is a funny-looking animal with a short, wiggly nose that looks like a tiny trunk! Tapirs are about the size of a big pig. They may look slow, but they can run fast when they need to!
Tapirs use their wiggly nose to grab leaves and fruit. They have round bodies and short legs. Baby tapirs have stripes and spots on their fur to help them hide. As they grow up, the spots go away and their fur turns dark brown or black.
- Tapirs are related to horses and rhinoceroses!
- They have been around for millions of years and have not changed much.
- Tapirs are great swimmers and can even walk along the bottom of rivers!
