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Field Trip Earth: Baird's Tapirs in Costa Rica

For Students 9th - 10th
Learn fascinating facts about Baird's Tapirs and see what actual scientists do in the field when they study this animal in Costa Rica.
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Chicago Zoological Society

Chicago Zoological Society: Zoo Explorer: Lowland Tapir

For Students 9th - 10th
Learn all about the lowland tapir by browsing this reference from the Brookfield Zoo. In addition to quick facts and a photo, this animal guide provides information on its appearance, habitat, conservation efforts, and other unique...
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Animal Fact Guide

Animal Fact Guide: Brazilian Tapir

For Students 3rd - 8th
This reference source includes information on a relative to rhinoceros the Brazilian Tapir. Explore its physical characteristics, where it lives, what it eats, how it behaves, and its conservation status.
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A-Z Animals

A Z Animals: Animal Facts: Tapir (Tapirus)

For Students 9th - 10th
This entry identifies the defining characteristics of the Taprius, more commonly known as the Tapir.
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Denver Zoo

Denver Zoo: Malayan Tapir

For Students 9th - 10th
The Denver Zoo provides an in-depth overview of the Malayan tapir highlighting its habitat, range, adaptations, diet, physical characteristics, and more.
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San Diego Zoo Global

San Diego Zoo: Kids: Tapir

For Students Pre-K - 1st
Colorful resource for learning fun facts about tapirs with photographs as well as information regarding their physical characteristics and unique features. Audio clip included.
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Encyclopedia of Life

Encyclopedia of Life: Tapirs

For Students 9th - 10th
The Encyclopedia of Life presents this in-depth overview of Tapirs (Tapirus), including their habitats, size, conservation status, and much more. Images of this genus and maps of its global distribution can also be found here.
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The Ultimate Ungulate Page: Order Perissodactyla

For Students 9th - 10th
Good site that gives a description of the order, Perissodactyla and then provides links to numerous families.