The tapir is an unusual animal with a long history. It’s hard to miss, thanks to its stocky body and distinctive trunk-like snout. Even though tapirs live on land, your best bet for finding one is to ...

Tapirs use their trunks for many different reasons! The versatility of the appendage helps tapirs survive by assisting with foraging and defense. Their flexibility helps to grasp objects, improving ...

I received the following email from my grandson Parker, who was on a field trip in Central America: “While walking a trail in Belize after dark, a member of our group spotted a faint eyeshine from ...