tapir (Meaning)
tapir (n)
large inoffensive chiefly nocturnal ungulate of tropical America and southeast Asia having a heavy body and fleshy snout
tapir (n.)
Any one of several species of large odd-toed ungulates belonging to Tapirus, Elasmognathus, and allied genera. They have a long prehensile upper lip, short ears, short and stout legs, a short, thick tail, and short, close hair. They have three toes on the hind feet, and four toes on the fore feet, but the outermost toe is of little use.
Synonyms & Antonyms of tapir
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tapir Sentence Examples
- The tapir's long, prehensile nose is a remarkable adaptation for foraging in dense vegetation.
- Tapirs are herbivores that primarily feed on leaves, fruits, and aquatic plants.
- The largest tapir species, the Malayan tapir, can weigh over 900 pounds.
- Tapirs have distinctive black and white markings that help them camouflage in their forest habitats.
- The Baird's tapir is an endangered species found in Central and South America.
- Tapirs are solitary animals that prefer to live in areas near water sources.
- Female tapirs give birth to a single calf every two to three years.
- Tapir populations are threatened by habitat loss, poaching, and hunting.
- The Sumatran tapir is the smallest tapir species, standing only about 3 feet tall.
- Tapirs play an important ecological role as fruit dispersers and seed predators in their native forests.
FAQs About the word tapir
large inoffensive chiefly nocturnal ungulate of tropical America and southeast Asia having a heavy body and fleshy snoutAny one of several species of large odd-
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The tapir's long, prehensile nose is a remarkable adaptation for foraging in dense vegetation.
Tapirs are herbivores that primarily feed on leaves, fruits, and aquatic plants.
The largest tapir species, the Malayan tapir, can weigh over 900 pounds.
Tapirs have distinctive black and white markings that help them camouflage in their forest habitats.
