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What can we do to protect tapirs?
sanctuary in Sungai Dusun. These efforts are in addition to tapir population surveys across Peninsular Malaysia, rescue missions for injured and lost tapirs, and research programmes with universities. Other steps include establishing protected areas such as national parks and forest reserves.
Why should we save tapir?
However, as the largest – yet perhaps the quietest – of animals in their ranges, tapirs disappear without trace with countless other species. All tapirs are endangered species. Saving tapirs helps to save the rainforest. Saving rainforests helps to save the planet and prevent climate change.
What makes tapir endangered?
The Malayan tapir was first listed as endangered in 1986, due to an ongoing decline from loss of available habitat, fragmentation of remaining habitat and increasingly hunting pressure.
Is tapir an endangered species?
Not extinct
Tapir/Extinction status
How can we stop extinction?
5 Steps to Prevent Animal Extinction
- Buy Eco-Friendly Products.
- Follow The 3-R Rule: Recycle, Reuse, Reduce.
- Don’t Buy Souvenirs Made From Endangered Species.
- Eat Less Meat.
- Spread Awareness: get involved.
How can we stop animal hunting?
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- Ask before you buy.
- Stick to certified products.
- Choose sustainable, eco-friendly pets.
- Eat only sustainable seafood.
- Petition your local government to stop or restrict legal ivory trade.
- Pledge your support.
- Report any illegal wildlife trade.
Why is the Malayan tapir on the endangered list?
The Malayan tapir is an unusual and intriguing animal. It has an extensible proboscis that is very mobile and often looks like a small version of an elephant’s trunk. Unfortunately, the tapir needs our help. Its population is endangered due to human activity. Destruction of its forest habitat is taking a serious toll on the animal’s numbers.
Why is it important to save the tapir?
4. Recycle, reduce and Reuse… Tapirs are critically endangered because their habitat and environment is getting ruined, so the outcome means that tapirs won’t have a place to live. ‘Recycle, reduce and Reuse’ is a good way of saving their environment.
Why are tapirs on the brink of extinction?
Tapirs are rare animals whose status is close to extinction. Their habitat is being threatened by people who deforest the environment, leaving tapirs and many other animals struggling to find a place to call home. Tapirs have been around for millions of years, and it would be a shame to see them go by the fault of humans.
What does the Tapir Specialist Group do for a living?
Tapir Specialist Group advocates on behalf of tapirs and works to conserve their habitat and genetic diversity through research projects on tapirs, high standards of zoo husbandry, and networking with government bodies, conservation organizations, universities and zoos to create greater tapir awareness and conservation planning.
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