The Central American tapir is large. In fact, it’s the largest terrestrial mammal in the Neotropics. These animals can weigh up to 300 kilograms and the Bribri people of Costa Rica believe that a ...

Get ready for Watermelon Watch 2025. The news marks a crucial step forward in conservation efforts and brings renewed hope to a species at risk of extinction, the zoo said in a news release. “This ...

With their drooping noses, rotund bodies and vegetarian diets, tapirs are quite a sight. These elusive hoofed mammals are widely considered to be calm and gentle, naturally inclined to run and hide ...