Cofan is “a big love bug,” says Cheyenne Mountain Zoo lead animal keeper Michelle Salido. Carlotta and Cofan are the sweet old couple who live down the block. Only the pair are mountain tapir, and ...

The tapir is an unusual animal with a long history. It’s hard to miss, thanks to its stocky body and distinctive trunk-like snout. Even though tapirs live on land, your best bet for finding one is to ...

Meet Rosie, a baby tapir and the newest member of the Miller Zoo family. Rosie was born on August 21 and got to enjoy her first day outside, exploring the world with her mom, at the end of September, ...

The Central American tapir is large. In fact, it’s the largest terrestrial mammal in the Neotropics. Known colloquially as the “danta,” the Central American tapir (Tapirus bairdii) can be difficult to ...

Tapir Trails, a three-day tapir conservation awareness campaign, will be held from Oct 31 to Nov 2, at Cheras Leisure Mall.

If you're looking for something that will make you smile, this sweet video that Miller Zoo shared introducing the world to their newest family member will do it. Meet Rosie, an adorable baby tapir ...

A tapir calf is making her public debut at the Point Defiance Zoo and Aquarium in Tacoma on Friday! Ume, a spirited three-month-old Malayan tapir calf, will make her first appearance at the Asian ...

An atmospheric river is moving through western Washington and expected to dump 1-3 inches of rain and bring mountain snow to the region. by KOMO News Staff TOPICS: TACOMA, Wash. — Point Defiance Zoo & ...

A few days ago, a Costa Rican tour guide named Dionisio Paniagua stumbled upon an interaction between two unlikely wild friends that stopped him in his tracks. Paniagua watched in silence as a curious ...

Ume, a rare Malayan tapir, just turned 1 month old at Tacoma’s Point Defiance Zoo and Aquarium. With her giant eyes and bright spots, Ume has blown up online as a social media star. Hopefully you've ...