The Malayan Tapir is a large, herbivorous mammal with a distinctive black and white coloration, resembling a giant pig with a long snout. A memorable fact is that they are the largest of the tapir species and are excellent swimmers.
Habitat
Tropical rainforests and swamps
Diet
Herbivore, primarily feeding on leaves, fruits, and aquatic plants
How common
Uncommon
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