The South American Tapir, Brazilian Tapir or Lowland Tapir, Tapirus terrestris, is the largest native terrestrial mammal in the Amazon. Shown here s

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The South American Tapir, Brazilian Tapir or Lowland Tapir, Tapirus terrestris, is the largest native terrestrial mammal in the Amazon. Shown here sniffing with its flexible snout and exhibiting the Flehmen response to better smell. Port of Spain, Trinidad and Tobago.

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Size: 3600px × 5400px
Photo credit: © Jon G. Fuller/VWPics / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No

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