Baird's tapir

Baird's tapir is a sturdy, pig-like mammal with a short trunk, roaming the forests from Mexico to northwestern South America. It holds the title as the biggest tapir in the Americas and the largest land mammal in its range.

• Its flexible nose acts like a tiny snorkel for swimming.
• Leaves, fruits, and twigs make up most of its diet.
• Dark-colored fur helps it blend into shadowy forests.