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Tapir born at Howletts Wild Animal Park

By: KentOnline reporter multimediadesk@thekmgroup.co.uk

Published: 12:43, 01 September 2010

Updated: 12:43, 01 September 2010

Tapir born at Howletts Wild Animal Park

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.”

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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.

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