And while that proposal is likely to generate a reaction in conservation and tourism circles, since last night - national park co-managers and other conservationists have been reaching out to us about ...

Adult tapirs, with their large size, bristly hair, tough skin, and powerful kicks, are much less appealing to predators. The post Tapirs Have Survived Since the Eocene Thanks to This Clever Trick ...

This incredible rediscovery is a turning point for the conservation and restoration of biodiversity in the region. After almost 100 years of disappearance, three South American tapirs have been ...

Largely due to Cheyenne Mountain Zoo's Members-Only Conservation Vote, CMZoo and members have contributed more than $100K to wild tapir conservation.

“Belize has made significant progress in protecting its natural heritage, yet growing environmental and economic pressures demand stronger, long-term conservation strategies,” a new op-ed says.

“It changed our perception of tapirs’ behaviour,” Reyna-Hurtado said. “The information is also very valuable for conservation purposes.” ...

How could my donation help save Baird’s tapirs? Your donation today could help support our project team in southern Belize, who are protecting a very special, 150,000-acre stretch of biodiversity-rich ...

Filly, a jaguar from the Belize Zoo, has arrived at Milwaukee County Zoo. Part of a conservation effort, Filly joins the Jaguar Species Survival Plan.

The Calgary Zoo is expecting a new addition this summer that it says will look like a little watermelon on four legs. Four-year-old Malayan tapir Sempurna is pregnant with a calf sired by 23-year ...

So Nãī Conservation is trying to get the local community on board with tapir conservation by working with local schools, running workshops to enlist children as “Tapir Savers,” training forest rangers ...

The Malayan tapir seen by campers in Kaeng Krachan National Park. Photo from Thanongsak Sema Yai via Thailand’s Department of National Parks, Wildlife and Plant Conservation ...