Tapir

Giant tapirs (also called Chad Tapirs) are herbivorous megafaunal mammals that can be found all over the world.
== Range ==
Giant tapirs are found all around the world. In spite of their large size and insane food requirement, these animals are insanely adaptable. With a rather catholic diet, the will to travel great distances in search of food, and few natural predators, it's shouldn't be a surprise that tapirs are found everywhere. Different varieties of tapir have adapted to their environment in different ways, so while the tapirs which live in tropical climates lost most of their fur, the ones that live in colder climates have instead evolved an even denser fur. Tapirs are also excellent swimmers, so they can be found on many islands, however these subspecies are usually much smaller than their mainland counterparts, as an adaptation to smaller landmasses having less food to support large animals. That being said, tapirs are much more common on the eastern side of the continent, as greater precipitation allows more plant growth, and thus more food for the tapirs. If you live anywhere that's not a desert, and that has higher precipitation, you will have tapirs. 
== Usage ==
Polar tapirs could be used for their fur. Other than that, they would also be a great source of meat and leather. Tapir fat could also see some use. Tapir dung also has a lot of potential as a fertilizer. However, tapir's greatest potential is as a beast of burden. Their incredible strength would make them ideal for carrying heavy loads. They could also be used in warfare.
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