Johnson the capybara and Al the Brazilian tapir, were euthanized Feb. 20 after a decline in both animals' health ...

A tapir and a capybara who became best friends at a zoo have been euthanized on the same day after keepers decided it was the most compassionate option.

Researchers have documented conflict between between a tapir and a dog in Mexico, highlighting the impact of encroaching human settlement on this living fossil species. Tapirs are a living fossil, ...

A baby animal with an elephant-like trunk is calling a zoo in Virginia home. A female Baird’s tapir was born Sept. 1 at Metro Richmond Zoo, although the zoo did not unveil the baby online until an Oct ...

RICHMOND, Va. (WRIC) — The Metro Richmond Zoo has announced the birth of an endangered animal. The zoo introduced a baby female Baird’s tapir as a part of its exhibits on Monday, Oct. 30. The tapir ...

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 ...