For #WorldTapirDay my #linocut Malayan tapirs, adult and baby. There are four types of tapir; this linocut is of both an adult and baby Malayan tapir. Tapirs always look very dapper, if improbable, in their black and white coat. The adults with their white saddles look like an aardvark crossed with an elephant, wearing a tuxedo. The babies have a delightful pattern of spots and stripes, and 🧵1/n

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Malayan Tapir (Wildlife by CollectA)

Review and images by caipirasuchus; edited by bmathison1972

Tapirs (family Tapiridae) are cool. Their curious proboscis, big size, and somewhat prehistoric appearance made them very charismatic creatures. It’s not surprising that tapirs are very common in pop culture, at zoos, and as toys. What’s surprising is that nobody reviewed this animal here in ATB until now. So, let’s launch […]

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A six-day-old Malayan tapir, Tapirus indicus, at the Minnesota Zoo. This species is listed as endangered (IUCN) and federally endangered.

© Joel Sartore 2023

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#Repostober continues! Remembering the week I painted nothing but hippos, which was closely followed by the week I painted nothing but sheep - because I messed up a hippo & ended up making it into a sheep... Ah, memories

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For #WorldTapirDay my #linocut Malayan tapirs, adult and baby. There are four types of tapir; this linocut is of both an adult and baby Malayan tapir. Tapirs always look very dapper, if improbable, in their black and white coat. The adults with their white saddles look like an aardvark crossed with an elephant, wearing a tuxedo.

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What is great surprise on the land of sunlight ? another signboard of tapir, Malayan tapir (Tapirus indicus) life is full of miracle, isn't ?

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