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Rare Tapirs Make Comeback in Brazil, Newborn at Zoo

2/7/2025

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After a century-long absence, three South American tapirs have made a stunning return to Costa Verde, Brazil, delighting wildlife enthusiasts. Meanwhile, a rare Malayan tapir calf, affectionately dubbed a "fuzzy, walking watermelon," has been born at Point Defiance Zoo in Tacoma, Washington, marking a significant milestone as only the second of its kind in the zoo's history.

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After a century-long absence, three South American tapirs have made a stunning return to Costa Verde, Brazil, delighting wildlife enthusiasts. Meanwhile, a rare Malayan tapir calf, affectionately dubbed a "fuzzy, walking watermelon," has been born at Point Defiance Zoo in Tacoma, Washington, marking a significant milestone as only the second of its kind in the zoo's history.