Tapir born at Howletts Wild Animal Park
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A tapir has been born at Howletts Wild Animal Park in
Bekesbourne.
The male tapir – born five weeks ago and named Mendoza – has
just been revealed to the public and is doing well despite an
uncertain start to his life.
Keeper Dave Stokes said: “The infant had a shaky start in life
due to an unknown stomach upset that caused diarrhoea.
“After a course of antibiotics he is doing much better – he is
off medication and is gaining weight by the day.”
Tapirs are found in rainforests and swamps in Brazil, Colombia,
Venezuala and Paraguay. They are classified as endangered and
Howletts now has six Brazilian tapirs.
Tapir factfile
Wednesday, September 01 2010
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