Baird's Tapir (Tapirus bairdii)

Baird's Tapir (Tapirus bairdii)

Set of scaled elevation drawings of the Baird's Tapir viewed from the front and side
Description
Description

The Baird’s Tapir (Tapirus bairdii) is one of the most versatile land mammals in the family Tapiridae. In its native home of Central and South America, it is considered the largest animal. Its close relatives are horses, zebras, and donkeys. It has a tube-like nose made of soft tissues for snatching leaves and stems. The body is covered in dark brown fur and white patches or cream color patches on the throat, tip or ears, and face. It can swim, is agile on land, and can even stand on steep slopes untroubled. This herbivore can be found in grasslands, distributed forests, and rugged mountains. It is solitary with females giving birth to young ones after a 13-month gestation period.

Dimensions & Sizes
Dimensions & Sizes

Baird's Tapirs have a total body length between 70.9”-98.4” (180-250 cm), standing shoulder height of 39.4”-51.2” (100-130 cm), and body width of 16.5”-22.4” (42-57 cm). The typical weight of the Baird's Tapir is in the range of 331-661 lb (150-300 kg). Baird's Tapir have lifespans between 20-30 years.

3D Model
3D Model
Common Questions
Common Questions
Baird's Tapir (Tapirus bairdii)
Details
Details

*Under Development*

Height:
39.4”-51.2” | 100-130 cm
Width:
16.5”-22.4” | 42-57 cm
Depth:
Length:
70.9”-98.4” | 180-250 cm
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Weight:
331-661 lb | 150-300 kg
Area:
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Scientific Name:
Tapirus bairdii
Lifespan:
20-30 years

Drawings include:

Baird's Tapir side elevation, front

Tapirs belong to the Tapiridae family, a group of large, herbivorous mammals recognized by their distinctive snouts. These prehensile snouts are akin to a shortened elephant trunk, aiding in foraging for leaves, fruits, and branches. There are four species of tapirs.

40.2”-51.2” | 102-130 cm
19.3”-24.4” | 49-62 cm
72.8”-94.5” | 185-240 cm
551-882 lb | 250-400 kg
25-37 years
Malayan Tapir
130.000
62.000
240.000
400.000
37.00
13200
GUIDE
3D
Malayan Tapir
39.4”-47.2” | 100-120 cm
15.75”-18.9” | 40-48 cm
70.9”-87” | 180-221 cm
397-705 lb | 180-320 kg
25-40 years
Brazilian Tapir
120.000
48.000
221.000
320.000
40.00
4700
GUIDE
3D
Brazilian Tapir
35.4”-44.5” | 90-113 cm
18.9”-21.7” | 48-55 cm
70.9”-78.7” | 180-200 cm
300-551 lb | 136-250 kg
28-30 years
Mountain Tapir
113.000
55.000
200.000
250.000
30.00
2900
GUIDE
3D
Mountain Tapir
39.4”-51.2” | 100-130 cm
16.5”-22.4” | 42-57 cm
70.9”-98.4” | 180-250 cm
331-661 lb | 150-300 kg
20-30 years
Baird's Tapir
130.000
57.000
250.000
300.000
30.00
750
GUIDE
3D
Baird's Tapir
18.9”-29.1” | 48-74 cm
9.8”-15” | 25-38 cm
32.7”-51.2” | 83-130 cm
220-243 lb | 100-110 kg
25-35 years
Kabomani Tapir
74.000
38.000
130.000
110.000
35.00
280
GUIDE
3D
Kabomani Tapir