This South American Tapir, Tapirus terrestris, was photographed in Peru, as part of a research project utilizing motion-activated camera-traps.You are invited to go WILD on Smithsonian's interactive website, Smithsonian WILD, to learn more about the research and browse photos like this from around the world.siwild.si.edu/wild.cfm?fid=5177473548
Mountain Tapirs also known as Wooly Tapirs are the most endangered of the four tapir species. The Los Angeles Zoo has the most successful breeding program for this type of tapir. This calf was born in September of 2007 and is now on exhibit with his mom.
