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Endangered Malayan Tapir Calf Ume Debuts at Zoo

2/13/2025

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A precious Malayan tapir calf named Ume made her debut on February 2 at Point Defiance Zoo in Tacoma, Washington. Her name, meaning plum blossom and apricot in Japanese, symbolizes hope for her endangered species, which faces threats from habitat loss and hunting. Visitors can look forward to meeting Ume later this spring!

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Story summary

A precious Malayan tapir calf named Ume made her debut on February 2 at Point Defiance Zoo in Tacoma, Washington. Her name, meaning plum blossom and apricot in Japanese, symbolizes hope for her endangered species, which faces threats from habitat loss and hunting. Visitors can look forward to meeting Ume later this spring!