r/tapirs • u/Sick4Quality • Jul 07 '24

Happy to see this nice tapir here

One of our trail cams captured this Tapir, interés fact is that this same path is commonly used by pumas.

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u/TapirTrouble Jul 07 '24

Looks like a healthy male (?)? Great to see!

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u/Sick4Quality Jul 07 '24

Yes! First time we see a tapir in this area commonly used by pumas

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u/TragicaDeSpell Jul 07 '24

Hope the pumas don't go after the tapirs. 🥺

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u/Sick4Quality Jul 07 '24

I don't think pumas will become interested in tapirs, at least in this area, since we've seen easier prey for them nearby, such as deer and coatis.

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u/TapirTrouble Jul 11 '24

The tapir seems to have some healed scars on his right side -- I'm glad he seems to be okay now (no trouble walking etc.). I don't know whether they might have been caused by an accident, predator attack, or a parasite like warble flies? But this may be useful for future ID.