Now it is even bigger. . . . The things used to put ear tags on cattle do not work, because tapir ears are tough, and the tapir runs away when it feels pain. The problem was referred to Tapir Talk where one of the list members, Craig Downer, recommended paint. We'll see what happens. If you want to help, you can make a donation to the Tapir Preservation Fund or vote for this project through Club Tapir .
All tapirs are endangered species.