Mountain Tapir

Mountain Tapir:  The mountain tapir or woolly tapir (Tapirus pinchaque) is the smallest of the four species of tapir and is the only one to live outside of tropical rainforests in the wild. The species name comes from the term "La Pinchaque", an imaginary beast said to inhabit the same regions as the mountain tapir. Mountain tapirs are black or very dark brown in color, with occasional pale hairs flecked in amongst the darker fur. A distinct white band runs around the lips, although it may vary in extent, and there are usually also white bands along the upper surface of the ears.

 In adults, the rump has paired patches of bare skin, which may help to indicate sexual maturity. The eyes are initially blue, but change to a pale brown as the animal ages. Adults are usually around 1.8 metres (5.9 ft) in length and 0.75 to 1 metre (2.5 to 3.3 ft) in height at the shoulder. They typically weigh between 150 and 225 kilograms (330 and 500 lb), and while the sexes are of similar size, females tend to be around 25 to 100 kilograms (55 to 220 lb) heavier than the males.

 Mountain Tapir

 Mountain Tapir

 Mountain Tapir

 Mountain Tapir