Tapirs - Facts for Kids

The total wild population (number of animals) of all tapir species combined is estimated (guessed) to be less than 100,000 individuals!

In some areas, tapir populations have increased by 20% thanks to conservation (protection) efforts!

Protected areas called “wildlife corridors” (safe paths through forests) help tapirs safely travel between different parts of the forest!

Researchers (scientists) use special GPS collars (tracking devices) to track tapirs and learn about their movement patterns!