We estimate the width of an invisible band surrounding human settlements which would act as a frontier or exclusion zone to the tapir to be around 290 meters. This site describes a long-term project being conducted by Charles and Sonia Foerster in Corcovado National Park, Costa Rica. A large number of tapirs have been radio-collared and their biology and movements are being studied. There is a short description of Baird's tapirs along with some information on their habits and where they can still be found in Costa Rica. Read all about it, and see what measures are being taken.
Tapirs are endangered species.
Photo taken about 1975 by Robert A. Wilson at the Los Angeles Zoo in the holding area behind the public exhibit. Keeper Mike Dee is being investigated by the tapir.