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Malayan Tapir | The Malayan
tapir (Tapirus indicus), also called the Asian tapir, is the largest of
the four species of tapir and the only one native to Asia. The
scientific name refers to the East Indies, the species' natural habitat.
In the Malay language, the tapir is commonly referred to as "cipan",
"tenuk" or "badak tampong".The animal is easily identified by its
markings, most notably the light-colored “patch” which extends from its
shoulders to its rear.
Malayan
tapirs grow to between 1.8 to 2.4 m (5 ft 10 in to 7 ft 10 in) in
length. They typically weigh between 250 and 320 kg (550 and 710 lb),
although some adults can weigh up to 540 kg (1,200 lb). The females are
usually larger than the males. Like the other types of tapir, they have
small stubby tails and long, flexible proboscises. They have four toes
on each front foot and three toes on each back foot. The Malayan tapir
has rather poor eyesight but excellent hearing and sense of smell.
Wildlife Creatures | Malayan Tapir | The Malayan
tapir (Tapirus indicus), also called the Asian tapir, is the largest of
the four species of tapir and the only one native to Asia. The
scientific name refers to the East Indies, the species' natural habitat.
In the Malay language, the tapir is commonly referred to as "cipan",
"tenuk" or "badak tampong".The animal is easily identified by its
markings, most notably the light-colored “patch” which extends from its
shoulders to its rear. 
Malayan
tapirs grow to between 1.8 to 2.4 m (5 ft 10 in to 7 ft 10 in) in
length. They typically weigh between 250 and 320 kg (550 and 710 lb),
although some adults can weigh up to 540 kg (1,200 lb). The females are
usually larger than the males. Like the other types of tapir, they have
small stubby tails and long, flexible proboscises. They have four toes
on each front foot and three toes on each back foot. The Malayan tapir
has rather poor eyesight but excellent hearing and sense of smell.
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