A rare and endangered baby animal that looks like a “fuzzy watermelon” has a new name, and it’s also a fruit, a Washington ...

After a century-long absence, the elusive South American tapir has reemerged, sparking hope and excitement among ...

The endangered animal seemed unfazed by the rangers and stayed around their campsite for awhile, wildlife officials said.

The South American tapir is known as the "gardener of the forest" because the herbivore plays a vital role in the ecosystem, ...

Yuna means kindness and superiority in Japanese, while Baku references a dream-eating creature. The Malayan tapir is the largest of the four tapir species, according to the Tapir Specialist Group.