Tapirus mesopotamicus (SciiFii)

The greater black tapir (Tapirus mesopotamicus) is a species of tapir that originally lived in South America during the Late Pleistocene and was once extinct, but has sinfe 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 greater black tapir is most closely related to other tapirs of South America and, when the species first existed, was a possible ancestor of all other extant South American tapirs. The greater black tapir is about the size of a Baird's tapir (Tapirus bairdii) and is named for its nearly-black fur coloration. The greater black 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 greater black tapir is Least Concern due to successful conservation efforts, the greater black 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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Category:SciiFii