This solitary animal only spends time with fellow members of his species for food and reproduction. 😏 Meet the Malayan tapir. | Brut nature

In this episode of Candid Animal Cam, we're learning about the lowland tapir, on of the largest animals in South America. Tapirs are born with stripes and spots, which can help them camouflage. As they get older, they start to lose these patterns. Special thanks to the San Miguelito Jaguar Conservation Ranch for sharing these amazing tapir videos with us. Stay tuned for a new episode every Tuesday! https://news.mongabay.com/2020/03/what-is-a-lowland-tapir-candid-animal-cam-takes-us-to-the-south-

The South American tapir (Tapirus terrestris), is the largest and heaviest land mammal in the Amazon rainforest, reaching up to 250 kilograms. With its flexible snout and herbivorous diet, it roams long distances feeding on leaves, shoots, and fruits, dispersing thousands of seeds that give life to new trees. Jaguars, caimans, and anacondas are among its main predators. When threatened, its instinct leads it to seek refuge in the water, where it reveals itself as a surprisingly skilled swimmer.