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A look at tapirs, including their habitats, physical characteristics such as their prehensile proboscis, behaviors, relationships with humans, and the vitality of this umbrella species to its forest ecosystem today.

Long snout flexes ... Sharp teeth snap ... Meet the tapir Brimming with vivid photos and scientific facts, this middle-grade nonfiction book treats researchers and wild animal lovers to a comprehensive profile of these Central and South American mammals. It covers zoology topics... Read Full Overview

A look at tapirs, including their habitats, physical characteristics such as their prehensile proboscis, behaviors, relationships with humans, and the vitality of this umbrella species to its forest ecosystem today.

Long snout flexes ... Sharp teeth snap ... Meet the tapir! Brimming with vivid photos and scientific facts, this middle-grade nonfiction book treats researchers and wild animal lovers to a comprehensive profile of these Central and South American mammals. It covers zoology topics... Read Full Overview