Tapir Father Could Kill Newborn Baby | The Secret Life of the Zoo | Nature Bites

An adorable tapir is born at the zoo - but keepers are concerned about its relationship with its father. New tapir dads can kill their young - will this vulnerable newborn survive?

Tapirs are large, herbivorous mammals belonging to the family Tapiridae. They are similar in shape to a pig, with a short, prehensile nose trunk. Tapirs inhabit jungle and forest regions of South and Central America, with one species inhabiting Southeast Asia.

From The Secret Life of the Zoo Season 2 Episode 6: With Christmas approaching, the keepers at Chester Zoo hope to include the animals in the festivities, but some of the animals aren't getting into the Christmas spirit.

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