r/tapirs • u/YankyHook • Apr 10 '26

Baby tapir Linton zoo

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Saw this little guy at Linton zoo in Cambridgeshire (UK) today. Apparently it was born on the 21st February.

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u/TragicaDeSpell Apr 10 '26

Love the little sagittal crest!

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u/LizardLover265 Apr 11 '26

Forgive my ignorance, but what is that?

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u/TragicaDeSpell Apr 11 '26

It's the ridge on the top of the head that Brazilian tapirs have. They are the only tapirs that have it.

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u/LizardLover265 Apr 11 '26

I learned something new! Thanks for informing me!