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Record 1 2008-03-17

English

Subject field(s)
  • Mammals
Universal entry(ies)
Tapirus terrestris
Latin
OBS

A mammal of the family Tapiridae.

CONT

The Brazilian tapir is found near rivers in mesic, transitional, and humid forest. Its typical habitat includes areas that have a rainfall of 2000 to 4000 mm, an average temperature of 27.4 degrees Celsius, and a relative humidity of 75 percent.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Mammifères
Entrée(s) universelle(s)
Tapirus terrestris
Latin
OBS

Mammifère de la famille des Tapiridae.

CONT

Également appelé tapir d'Amérique du Sud, le tapir terrestre (Tapirus terrestris) peut atteindre 2 m de long (pour une hauteur de 1 m) et peser plus de 200 kg.

Spanish

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