Tapirus rondoniensis (SciiFii)

The band-rumped tapir (Tapirus rondoniensis) is a species of large-sized tapir that originally lived in northwestern parts of Brazil during the Pleistocene and was once extinct, but has since been brought back from extinction by SciiFii and reintroduced throughout the rainforests, swamps, forests, and open woodlands across South America to help boost biodiversity. The band-rumped tapir is named for being dark gray on most of its body, but also having lighter gray colors on its lower torso, making it resemble a darker-colored version of the Malayan tapir (Acrocodia indica). The band-rumped tapir is a rather large tapir species, with its average height, length, and weight being nearly identical to those of the Baird's tapir (Tapirus bairdii). The band-rumped tapir is a herbivore that primarily feeds on the forest and swamp vegetation. Like most tapirs, it is a solitary animal that spends most of its entire life alone except during the breeding seasons. The conservation status of the band-rumped tapir is Least Concern due to successful conservation efforts, the band-rumped tapirs' wide natural range, and its tolerance level towards human activities similar to those of whitetail/mule deer, allowing it to survive and flourish in parts of cities and suburbs.
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