Quick Facts
Facts sourced from Wikidata (CC0).
Best Months to Spot
Most sightings recorded in Jan, Mar, Apr, Jun, Jul, Aug. Data from GBIF - a global database of verified wildlife observations by researchers and citizen scientists.
Conservation Status
Conservation hubFaces a very high risk of extinction in the wild.
The Malayan tapir faces severe threats from habitat loss due to deforestation for agriculture and infrastructure development, as well as poaching. While specific large-scale recovery programs are limited, conservation efforts focus on protecting remaining forest habitats and combating illegal hunting. Responsible safari tourism can help by raising awareness, supporting local communities that rely on ecotourism, and providing an economic incentive for preserving the tapir's natural environment.
The Malayan tapir, also called Asian tapir, Asiatic tapir, oriental tapir, Indian tapir, piebald tapir, or black-and-white tapir, is the only living tapir species outside of the Americas. It is native to Southeast Asia from the Malay Peninsula to Sumatra. It has been listed as Endangered on the IUCN Red List since 2008, as the population is estimated to comprise fewer than 2,500 mature individuals.
Description adapted from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0.
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