MOUNTAIN TAPIR

Physical Description

	This species is very black or dark brown in color, with occasional pale hairs flecked in amongst the darker fur.
	Most noticeable feature is its snout and upper lip that project into a short, fleshy proboscis with nostrils at the tip.

General Characteristics

Length : 1.8 meters ( 6 feet )

Tail length : 50 cm ( 1.5 feet )

Weight : 330lbs ( 150kg )

Shoulder Height : 0.75 to 1.0 meter ( 2.5 to 3.3 feet)

Range : Andes Mountains of Northwestern South America, Ecuador and Colombia

Habitat : Temperate and cloud forest and dense sub tropical regions

Diet : Leaves, twigs, buds, and low hanging fruit

Status : Endangered

Reason for the status : Poaching for meat , and Habitat Destruction

Gestation Period - 392 to 393 days

Lifespan - Up to 30 years