This solitary animal only spends time with fellow members of his species for food and reproduction. 😏 Meet the Malayan tapir. | Brut nature

31K views · 374 reactions | Who has a long nose, can swim fast and lives in 21 different regions? The lowland tapir! For the past 25 years, Patricia Medici has dedicated her life to protecting these “gardeners of the forests.” At this year’s #NatGeoFest, she took to the stage to inspire others to fall in love with this amazing animal. Listen to her full talk: https://youtu.be/_JwDuIgaHuQ?t=483 | National Geographic Society | Facebook

Take a look at this adorable baby Malaysian tapir. It was born last week and lives at Antwerp Zoo in Belgium. Tapirs are born with stripes and spots on their coats to help camouflage them but eventually lose the markings, according to the World Animal Foundation. https://cbsn.ws/30veBrb | CBS Sunday Morning