The Brazilian Tapir (Tapirus terrestris) is a species of tapir in the Tapiridae family, mostly found in the Amazon. It is also called the South American tapir, Amazonian tapir, lowland tapir, or manned tapir. You will mostly find it in lowlands, swamps, and mountain forests. An adult Brazilian tapir is either dark brown or red with pronounced proboscis. The top of the head has a hump-like projection, starting from the eyes to the neck. The ears are round and dark, with distinctive white edges. It is herbivores, solitary, and eats at night. Females give birth to live young ones.